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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near La Motte, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 09:02:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near La Motte, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on June 16, 2026 at 09:02 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 09:02:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
City
La Motte
County
Var
Village
La Motte
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.49238, 6.54546
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 359 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 380 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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