Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Grand Est · Romont
Country overviewFrance · Grand Est
M3.2 Earthquake near Romont, Grand Est (France)
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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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Of 29 other entries for this area and period, 20 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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