Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Vars
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M0.9 Earthquake near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on January 6, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
744ce11b06691e41cf97f45baab4c0f9259e9d1e
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 13:32:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Vars
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.56768,
6.65781
Temperature
-8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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