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M0.7 Depth: 7.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Asasp-Arros, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 11:47:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Asasp-Arros, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on August 12, 2026 at 11:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — close to the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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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