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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Breuschwickersheim, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 12:50:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 12:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Breuschwickersheim, Grand Est (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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 12:50:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Grand Est
City
Breuschwickersheim
County
Bas-Rhin
Village
Breuschwickersheim
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.58633, 7.60673
Temperature
16.7°C

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