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M1.4 Earthquake near Castellet-lès-Sausses, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 12:59:00 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.8 km
Source
RESIF

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Castellet-lès-Sausses

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Castellet-lès-Sausses, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on April 1, 2026 at 12:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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. France: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 352 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 403 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries

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