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

UTC time: 2026-10-20 17:21:37 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.2 km
Source
INGV

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Val-d'Oronaye

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Val-d'Oronaye, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on October 20, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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.

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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 340 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 429 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries

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