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M0.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Ceillac, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 23:58:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Ceillac, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on August 8, 2026 at 23:58 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

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0 km — shallower than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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