Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitania · Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
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M0.9 Earthquake near Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, Occitania (France)
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About this earthquake
On July 15, 2026 at 07:02 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, Occitania (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
003988fd134d78eac51a2997810c46107849a034
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 07:02:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.44149,
2.41260
Temperature
22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Occitania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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