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M1.6 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Jausiers, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 20:14:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Jausiers, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on August 23, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 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.

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