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M1.2 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Louvie-Juzon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 14:15:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Louvie-Juzon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on August 6, 2026 at 14:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — close to 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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