France – Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

This page summarizes earthquakes in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (France). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.1 earthquake near Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye on 2026-06-24 04:52:05 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, formerly until 1970 known as Basses-Alpes, is a department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, bordering Alpes-Maritimes and Italy to the east, Var to the south, Vaucluse to the west, Drôme and Hautes-Alpes to the north.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
9
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.6
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.22
Avg depth (last 30 days)
5 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence recorded 38 earthquakes within France. The average magnitude was M1.31. The strongest event reached M2.6.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #12 within France.

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (last 30 days)