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M1.6 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Payzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 09:57:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 09:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Payzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 09:57:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
City
Payzac
County
Dordogne
Village
Payzac
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.40401, 1.18341
Temperature
32.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — deeper 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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