Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Grand Est · Raon-l'Étape
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M1.7 Earthquake near Raon-l'Étape, Grand Est (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 7, 2026 at 09:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Raon-l'Étape, 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
9d9afb2a22781ccc487393e79b47df1a04a67b42
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 09:51:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Raon-l'Étape
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.41109,
6.88060
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Grand Est
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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