M1.8
Depth:
2.4 km
M1.8 Earthquake near Liebsdorf, Grand Est (France)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Liebsdorf, Grand Est (France) on September 1, 2026 at 09:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than 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
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