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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Asque, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 14:55:59 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Asque on Aug 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Asque, Occitania (France) · 2026-08-06 14:55:59 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Asque, Occitania (France). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 14:55:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Asque
County
Hautes Pyrenees
Village
Asque
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.01600, 0.24120
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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