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M1.9 Depth: 43.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Menditte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 18:12:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Menditte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.3 km
Shallow
43.3 km
43.3 km — deeper than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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