France – Ariège

This page summarizes earthquakes in Ariège (France). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.3 earthquake near Vernaux on 2026-07-31 11:01:47 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Ariège

Ariège is a department in southwestern France, located in the region of Occitanie. It is named after the river Ariège and its capital is Foix. Ariège is known for its rural and mountainous landscape, with a population of 155,722 as of 2023. Its INSEE and postal code is 09.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
23
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.0
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.49
Avg depth (last 30 days)
4 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Ariège recorded 48 earthquakes within France. The average magnitude was M1.47. The strongest event reached M2.0.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #15 within France.

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Ariège (last 30 days)