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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Bestiac, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 11:02:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 11:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Bestiac, Occitania (France). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 11:02:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Bestiac
County
Ariège
Village
Bestiac
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.77390, 1.78349
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

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