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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 13:44:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on July 16, 2026 at 13:44 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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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 (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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    Distance: 271 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 407 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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