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M1.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Escot, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 02:36:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Escot, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on July 26, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 413 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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