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M4.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near La Brigue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 03:49:04 UTC Local time: —
M4.4 earthquake near La Brigue on Aug 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.4 Earthquake near La Brigue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) · 2026-08-16 03:49:04 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near La Brigue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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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