Back to map
M1.1 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.1, near Caen (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 12:00:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.1, near Caen (France hexagonale) (France) on April 24, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 12:00:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Normandie
Source
resif
Coordinates
49.16504, -0.55082
Temperature
22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 460 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Historic earthquake map · France

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · France

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share