Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 26.7 km
- Source
- RESIF
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas
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M1.7 Earthquake near Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2026 at 09:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 27 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 RESIF. France: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
b256c7992bbf1b5d98b8b99331f082415cb4faf8
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 09:59:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.43533,
0.81024
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 183 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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