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M3.2 Depth: 5.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Romont, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 20:40:02 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Romont on Aug 13, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Romont, Grand Est (France) · 2026-08-13 20:40:02 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Romont, Grand Est (France) on August 13, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by INGV. France: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 20:40:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Grand Est
City
Romont
County
Vosges
Village
Romont
Source
ingv
Coordinates
48.34520, 6.55870
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — close to the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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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