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

UTC time: 2026-07-07 22:10:31 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
17.2 km
Source
RESIF

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Oloron-Sainte-Marie

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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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.4.

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 (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.

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Volcanoes nearby

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

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