M0.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Isola, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 04:12:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 04:12 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Isola, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — close to the regional average (5.5 km)
Regional average: 5.5 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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