Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 2.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Occitania · Sansa
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M1.8 Earthquake near Sansa, Occitania (France)
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About this earthquake
On August 10, 2026 at 14:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Sansa, Occitania (France). 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
343ee426ec3cb9362829445d622535bd47e79a19
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 14:16:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Sansa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.64220,
2.19410
Temperature
24.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Occitania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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