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M1.7 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Liebvillers, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 09:01:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Liebvillers, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France) on July 5, 2026 at 09:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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.

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