Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Arvieux
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M1.3 Earthquake near Arvieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Arvieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) on March 17, 2026 at 06:57 UTC. 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
c760cdda84f735df7375b4de6f0a738b7a6efc98
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 06:57:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Arvieux
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.79712,
6.73777
Temperature
1.3°C
Depth profile
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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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