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M0.3 Depth: 15.6 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.3, near Nice (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 08:15:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 08:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 0.3, near Nice (France hexagonale). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 08:15:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
43.85656, 7.01565
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 384 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 410 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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