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M1.1 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sainte-Colome, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 11:47:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Sainte-Colome, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on July 30, 2026 at 11:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — close to the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 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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