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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-04 12:51:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Bilhères, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on September 4, 2026 at 12:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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.

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