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M0.8 Depth: 10.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near of Nice (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 07:36:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near of Nice (France hexagonale) on March 16, 2026 at 07:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 07:36:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
44.25252, 7.26389
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 377 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 448 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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