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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Sarrance, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 19:43:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Sarrance, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on March 14, 2026 at 19:43 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 267 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 415 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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