Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitanie · Eup
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M1.2 Earthquake near Eup, Occitanie (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Eup, Occitanie (France) on April 16, 2026 at 10:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 RESIF. France: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
2e73eb5d7469faa4b081b08ef40490f175144c32
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 10:52:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Eup
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.92587,
0.68772
Temperature
18.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Occitanie
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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