Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Embrun
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M1.2 Earthquake near Embrun, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Embrun, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on June 12, 2026 at 10:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
8ce6bb0dbab12ded1ce5b40cd9e4bffc6b766384
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 10:12:45 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.58404,
6.46605
Temperature
16.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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598
Country (24h)
France
66
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