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M1.1 Earthquake near Les Prats, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 12:51:12 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
10.0 km
Source
INGV

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Les Prats

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About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 12:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Les Prats, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. France: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper 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.

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