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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near Montbrison (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 08:03:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near Montbrison (France hexagonale). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 08:03:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
45.65320, 4.31502
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 105 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 413 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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