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M0.3 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 16:36:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Occitanie (France) on January 29, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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