Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 1.3 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Arvieux
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M1.0 Earthquake near Arvieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
a7f5c4f1034b4a5be1b821a87e239c070d6c77ff
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 06:23:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Arvieux
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.73605,
6.75289
Temperature
-2.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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