Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Vars
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M1.1 Earthquake near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
On February 9, 2026 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). With a focal depth of about 6 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
57d561558ff84f407b8172766cd95d46b70580ac
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 13:15:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Vars
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.56602,
6.65377
Temperature
-2.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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