M1.3 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 04:32:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 04:32:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Châtel
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.22340, 6.79730
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower than the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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

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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 299 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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