M1.5 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.5, near Nice (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:24:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 1.5, near Nice (France hexagonale). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 16:24:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.11687, 7.45502
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 454 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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