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M0.6 Depth: 5.8 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Beaudéan, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 01:27:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Beaudéan, Occitania (France). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 01:27:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Beaudéan
County
Hautes Pyrenees
Village
Beaudéan
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.00768, 0.14286
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — close to the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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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