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M1.7 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ayzac-Ost, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 17:43:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ayzac-Ost, Occitania (France) on August 3, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 17:43:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Ayzac-Ost
County
Hautes Pyrenees
Village
Ayzac-Ost
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.01490, -0.08890
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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

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