Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitania · Vernaux
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M1.4 Earthquake near Vernaux, Occitania (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 5, 2026 at 15:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Vernaux, Occitania (France). 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
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
Occitania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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