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M1.0 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Chamonix F

UTC time: 2026-05-04 20:49:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Chamonix F. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 20:49:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.03456, 6.86491
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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: 302 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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