Magnitude
M0.3
- Depth
- 0.3 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Vars
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M0.3 Earthquake near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
On August 10, 2026 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
168b9935a8b0810c2404187c7833edf9089ad4a6
Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 14:01:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Vars
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.55878,
6.69508
Temperature
21.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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583
Country (24h)
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29
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