Back to map
M1.2 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Ferrières, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 14:51:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Ferrières, Occitania (France). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 14:51:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Ferrières
County
Hautes Pyrenees
Village
Ferrières
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.00474, -0.23827
Temperature
13.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 245 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 401 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Historic earthquake map · France

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · France

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share