Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Saint-Varent
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M1.8 Earthquake near Saint-Varent, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
6d072b5f575854f8564a97de9ca1fd5ab44d05ed
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 11:49:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saint-Varent
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.87290,
-0.24441
Temperature
17.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 192 Catalogue entries
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