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M1.7 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Pontarlier F (France)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 10:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Pontarlier F (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. France: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
-0.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 10:30:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.96828, 6.22830
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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