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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Saint-Varent, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 11:49:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Varent, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on March 3, 2026 at 11:49 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 11:49:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
City
Saint-Varent
County
Deux-Sèvres
Village
Saint-Varent
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.87290, -0.24441
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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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