Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · La Brigue
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M4.4 Earthquake near La Brigue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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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 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.
Details
ID
3ffd48627269f78b0653cbcb2b92f16af5c48aa3
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 03:49:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
La Brigue
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
44.03000,
7.63000
Temperature
19.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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