Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Vars
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M0.9 Earthquake near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 16:10 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M2.3.
Details
ID
b4148e474272a60b342d19bc846f202400f7c336
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 16:10:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Vars
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.57022,
6.64598
Temperature
-9.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — close to 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
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Stats (last 24h)
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