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M1.7 Depth: 18.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Champoléon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 03:33:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 03:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Champoléon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — deeper than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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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