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M0.6 Depth: 10.8 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 23:08:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — deeper 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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