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M1.1 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Lullin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 10:14:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 10:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Lullin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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