Magnitude
M0.7
- Depth
- 0.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Châtel
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M0.7 Earthquake near Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 07:51 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
ead638fe91df7b33e967e5c25da7b49b291dfa60
Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 07:51:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Châtel
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.22010,
6.79910
Temperature
1.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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