Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Ceillac
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M1.0 Earthquake near Ceillac, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
On April 14, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Ceillac, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
3e51205fff888c86777d0577a79c38f9923dfce8
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 20:20:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Ceillac
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.63287,
6.77257
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
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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