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M1.7 Earthquake near Val-de-Sos, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 00:44:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Val-de-Sos, Occitanie (France) on March 1, 2026 at 00:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

ID
0a794293464ccb11e3f6acc9ccceb7bf7e395908
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 00:44:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Val-de-Sos
County
Ariège
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.81150, 1.44960
Temperature
6.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — deeper than 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.

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
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Occitanie

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries

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