Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 3.4 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Guillestre
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M1.2 Earthquake near Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
ID
d579a6cad7afd22580a8b1a3083b048a19018a72
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 22:07:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Guillestre
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.69321,
6.74307
Temperature
6.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — close to 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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