Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitanie
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M1.5 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.5, near of Tarbes (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 4, 2026 at 08:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.5, near of Tarbes (France hexagonale) (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
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Occitanie
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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