A magnitude 4 earthquake was recorded on Monday May 29, 2023 in the Doubs, near Switzerland. Such events had already been noted in the region, classified in light red (medium) on the scale of seismic risks in France.
More fear than harm. On Monday May 29, 2023, a magnitude 4 earthquake shook the inhabitants of Doubs for a few seconds. it’s about the third time in a few months that such a natural event is recorded, recalls france blue.
Magnitude 4
THE seismological central office recorded the event. Of magnitude 3.9, the earthquake was intensity 2 to 5 in the region, the epicenter being a few kilometers from Montélibar. This means that the earthquake could have caused potentially very light damage to vulnerable homes, but none to buildings that are not. Moreover, the feeling of the jolt ranged from “weak” to “strong”.
The earthquake was of magnitude 3.9.
The inhabitants tell our colleagues about their experience of the phenomenon which may seem impressive. “A real cannon shot” for some, “the sensation of a truck passing quickly” for others… Local residents explain that their house “shook for two to three seconds”.
almost a habit
The mayor of the town of Blamont, in the Doubs, Serge Delfils, explains that this is the “third in a few months in the region”, enough to start talking about as usual, or at least as a common fact: ” We are no longer surprised, we are beginning to know how to recognize an earthquake”. According to his observations, earthquakes are “more and more frequent but also shorter for a year”.
The region is classified as light red on the seismicity scale of the Ministry of Ecological Transition. This color means that the area is moderately susceptible to earthquakes. The central seismological office has collected dozens of testimonies in order to assess the possible damage that the tremors may have produced and solidify its base of seismic archives in the region.