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M1.1 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Méolans-Revel, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 19:21:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Méolans-Revel, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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    Distance: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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