Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 2.6 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Vars
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M1.5 Earthquake near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on February 4, 2026 at 11:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
7fd0f3708238ef1266449e14fa3fd5204dbfdc86
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 11:14:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Vars
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.58834,
6.70267
Temperature
-2.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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