Tremblement De Terre Marseille: The Recent Earthquake and Its Impact

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:10

Tremblement de terre Marseille has caused shockwaves across the Côte d'Azur. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off Fréjus, felt from Toulon to Cannes. Reports suggest that residents experienced significant tremors.

Lefigaro — Tremblement De Terre Marseille: The Recent Earthquake and Its Impact

Tremblement De Terre Marseille: Shocking Reports

A tremblement de terre shook the Côte d’Azur this Saturday evening at 20:47. The sisme, recorded with a magnitude of 4.3, was largely felt along the coast. The epicenter was located 52 kilometers south of Fréjus in the Mediterranean Sea.

Impact on Residents and Nearby Areas

Numerous internet users reported feeling tremors from Toulon to Cannes, including areas like Antibes. In May, a 4.1 magnitude quake was recorded inland in the Nice hinterland. This seismic activity is not unusual for the region, situated between sea and hills.

Stéphane Liautaud from Le Figaro noted that “Géo Azur or the French Bureau of Seismology regularly records micro earthquakes without causing discomfort to anyone.”

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