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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 06:28:51 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Saint-Gervais-les-Bains on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) · 2026-01-12 06:28:51 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on January 12, 2026 at 06:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

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