Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Aiguines
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M2.0 Earthquake near Aiguines, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Aiguines, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on January 12, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
08e552ce93e1d187e96eb205e2ddbb34136e09d4
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 10:21:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Aiguines
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.71389,
6.37940
Temperature
7.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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