This page summarizes earthquakes in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (France). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.4 earthquake near Valensole on 2026-08-12 09:21:41 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
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.
In 2026, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence recorded 68 earthquakes within France. The average magnitude was M1.22. The strongest event reached M2.9.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #7 within France.
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
