Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Chamelet
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M1.7 Earthquake near Chamelet, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Chamelet, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on September 22, 2026 at 09:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
96ed14bd13ce5fb42bc7b6786ffc2befb0df59c1
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 09:44:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chamelet
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.99495,
4.53269
Temperature
20.7°C
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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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