Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Grand Est · Sauville
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M3.7 Earthquake near Sauville, Grand Est (France)
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About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Sauville, Grand Est (France). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Felt reports
39felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 14, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 13, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Of 29 other entries for this area and period, 9 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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