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M1.2 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Estavar, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 08:04:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Estavar, Occitania (France) on July 15, 2026 at 08:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 08:04:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Estavar
County
Pyrénées-Orientales
Village
Estavar
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.47458, 1.99370
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — deeper than 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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