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M1.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-06 03:15:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 03:15:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.70300, 7.97000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 436 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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