Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Létra
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M1.8 Earthquake near Létra, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Létra, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on September 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
Details
ID
c6969ccfc2808d86b2f49a95f333e8ac8d143180
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 09:28:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Létra
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.99204,
4.53618
Temperature
20.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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