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M1.5 Earthquake near Jausiers, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 18:32:47 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.4 km
Source
INGV

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Jausiers

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About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Jausiers, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). With a focal depth of about 7 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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.

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