Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitania · Valcebollère
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M1.2 Earthquake near Valcebollère, Occitania (France)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 10:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Valcebollère, Occitania (France). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
e823f7dca1d837e0d39e8307a2cf720470b735a8
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 10:13:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Valcebollère
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.36598,
2.04833
Temperature
24.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Occitania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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