Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France – Earthquakes
This page summarizes earthquakes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.7 earthquake near Belley on 2026-09-04 10:04:43 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Map (last 30 days)
About Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the only landlocked region in Southern France. It was created by the 2014 territorial reform of French regions; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes. The new region came into effect on 1 January 2016, after the regional elections in December 2015.
Seismic activity in 2026
In 2026, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes recorded 620 earthquakes within France. The average magnitude was M1.53. The strongest event reached M4.2.
Based on the number of recorded earthquakes in 2026, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is currently among the Top 5 most active regions in France (rank #1 by count).
Located on the Eurasia Plate.