Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 2.4 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Isola
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M1.2 Earthquake near Isola, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Isola, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on May 5, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
7bce56dc19f02ab5fac244543b8f21cb197a52d3
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 20:24:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Isola
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.15860,
7.05464
Depth profile
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
511
Country (24h)
France
3