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M1.0 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Arvieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 06:23:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Arvieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on February 2, 2026 at 06:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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