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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Rochechouart, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 08:18:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Rochechouart, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on August 7, 2026 at 08:18 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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Depth profile

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

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    Distance: 167 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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