Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
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M1.6 Earthquake near Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 22, 2026 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
ce321842609dd34fc024d0006d8ce74f35e5cd66
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 19:15:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.25087,
6.47187
Temperature
6.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 198 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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