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M0.5 Depth: 2.4 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Saorge, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 15:10:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Saorge, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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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