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M0.3 Depth: 12.8 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Iholdy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 21:41:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Iholdy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 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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