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M1.5 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Louvie-Juzon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 15:56:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Louvie-Juzon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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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