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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Estaing, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 01:40:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Estaing, Occitania (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 01:40:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Estaing
County
Hautes Pyrenees
Village
Estaing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.85050, -0.23780
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 239 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 415 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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