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M0.5 Depth: 8.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near of Cluses (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 10:04:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near of Cluses (France hexagonale) on March 17, 2026 at 10:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 10:04:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
46.04985, 6.86633
Temperature
-4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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: 302 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 458 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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