Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 11.1 km
- Source
- RESIF
Grand Est · Étival-Clairefontaine
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M1.7 Earthquake near Étival-Clairefontaine, Grand Est (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 1, 2026 at 10:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Étival-Clairefontaine, Grand Est (France). With a focal depth of about 11 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. France: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
c31e780dd4b7c817d07aa1c284c244428d27318f
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-01 10:02:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Étival-Clairefontaine
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.38568,
6.85223
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — deeper 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
Grand Est
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
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