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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Bielle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 19:45:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Bielle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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    Distance: 265 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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