Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · Pazy
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M1.6 Earthquake near Pazy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Pazy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) on May 21, 2026 at 09:27 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
b7f2d42ddb042081fe7d0c4979a2d64939622278
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 09:27:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pazy
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.21056,
3.64831
Temperature
23.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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