Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Aiguines
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M2.1 Earthquake near Aiguines, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Aiguines, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on October 9, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
4ddcb652b00c47f7192cf0496df4ac97e8b3c623
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 08:31:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Aiguines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.71800,
6.35790
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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