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M1.8 Depth: -1.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Les Hôpitaux-Vieux, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 08:05:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Les Hôpitaux-Vieux, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) on August 11, 2026 at 08:05 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.1 km
Shallow
-1.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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