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M1.7 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Arudy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 05:36:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 2, 2026 at 05:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Arudy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

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