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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.6, near Nice (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 06:26:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.6, near Nice (France hexagonale) on May 1, 2026 at 06:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 06:26:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
43.94724, 7.74030
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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: 427 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 474 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy

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