M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 11:06:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on February 24, 2026 at 11:06 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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