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M2.0 Earthquake near Mérial, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 12:48:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Mérial, Occitanie (France) on February 8, 2026 at 12:48 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

ID
3a94fcc80e039f742d6820c954b49b92f7bd1793
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 12:48:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Mérial
County
Aude
Village
Mérial
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.79115, 1.97351
Temperature
8.6°C

Depth profile

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

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 83 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 343 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Occitanie

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries

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