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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Saint-Brice-de-Landelles, Normandy (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 10:02:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 10:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Saint-Brice-de-Landelles, Normandy (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 10:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Normandy
City
Saint-Brice-de-Landelles
County
Manche
Village
Saint-Brice-de-Landelles
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.54904, -1.12384
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 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

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