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M1.6 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Montségur, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 11:04:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Montségur, Occitanie (France) on June 12, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. 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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 11:04:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Montségur
County
Ariège
Village
Montségur
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.84197, 1.81495
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 95 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 340 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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