Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Vars
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M1.4 Earthquake near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on January 21, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
Details
ID
6032a4f83072946cec931730a4ce23e63846fecf
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 00:50:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Vars
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.56206,
6.65973
Temperature
-3.1°C
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
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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