M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Orgnac-sur-Vézère, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 12:55:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Orgnac-sur-Vézère, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on February 17, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 12:55:44 UTC
Local time
Country
County
Village
Orgnac-sur-Vézère
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.31951, 1.43426
Temperature
8.3°C

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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 (5.7 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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