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M1.3 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Megève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 20:59:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Megève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on February 22, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 20:59:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Megève
County
Haute-Savoie
Village
Megève
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.84894, 6.64122
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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: 284 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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