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M1.3 Earthquake near Molines-en-Queyras, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 03:04:00 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.8 km
Source
INGV

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Molines-en-Queyras

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About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Molines-en-Queyras, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). With a focal depth of about 10 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — deeper than 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 449 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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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