Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Marseille
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater was recorded within 250 km of Marseille; it was a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France on 21 Sep 2026.
Data: INGV · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 1
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Marseille in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8ML | 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8ML | 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Marseille.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Marseille?
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Marseille, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Marseille?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France on 21 Sep 2026, at a depth of 20 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Marseille since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on 19 Jul 1963 (58 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for France?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow BCSF-RéNaSS (https://renass.unistra.fr/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.