Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 11.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Arvieux
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M1.3 Earthquake near Arvieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
On September 24, 2026 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Arvieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). With a focal depth of about 11 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 INGV. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
1d6549b4e159b0983f652558b9543ca2a3f15fe8
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 16:43:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Arvieux
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.80170,
6.73120
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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