Magnitude
M0.6
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Saint-Véran
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M0.6 Earthquake near Saint-Véran, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
On July 22, 2026 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Saint-Véran, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (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.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
6b53bacd0319a6aa4c6167270dd690a96c7c5d49
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 15:23:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Saint-Véran
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.70135,
6.83098
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 69 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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