Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Valmeinier
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M1.6 Earthquake near Valmeinier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Valmeinier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on February 17, 2026 at 01:35 UTC. 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
d5eaa30253d3d8d623c4484d653fa9a58e51ace7
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 01:35:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Valmeinier
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.14946,
6.50662
Temperature
-9.3°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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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