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M1.0 Depth: 17.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 22:10:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 km — deeper than the regional average (5.5 km)
Regional average: 5.5 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

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 406 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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