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M1.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Castagnède, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 09:09:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Castagnède, Occitania (France) on August 11, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 09:09:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Castagnède
County
Haute-Garonne
Village
Castagnède
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.05480, 0.97146
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — deeper than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 343 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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