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M4.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Meyrueis, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 12:46:14 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near Meyrueis on Aug 10, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near Meyrueis, Occitania (France) · 2026-08-10 12:46:14 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Meyrueis, Occitania (France) on August 10, 2026 at 12:46 UTC. 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 magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 12:46:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Meyrueis
County
Lozère
Village
Meyrueis
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.13986, 3.54573
Temperature
32.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 796 km away

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