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M1.6 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Sarrance, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 16:15:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Sarrance, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — close to the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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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