M1.7
Depth:
0.0 km
M1.7 Earthquake near Plouay, Brittany (France)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Plouay, Brittany (France) on July 17, 2026 at 09:57 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.6 km)
Regional average: 5.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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