Tremblement de Terre Marseille: A 4.3 Magnitude Quake Rocks the Region
Tremblement de Terre Marseille Shakes the Côte d'Azur
A tremblement de terre marseille shook the Côte d'Azur on Saturday evening at 20:47. The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, was felt throughout Var and Alpes-Maritimes, from Toulon to Cannes and Nice, traversing Haut Var. Its epicenter was located offshore in the Mediterranean, about fifty kilometers from Fréjus.
Residents React to the Quake
Many inhabitants shared their questions and testimonials on social media that evening. A resident from Brignoles recounted, “There was a dull noise. The mirror almost fell, and the bookshelf moved.” Françoise recalled, “On the couch, it felt strange.” Amine remarked, “I was on my couch, and I swayed from side to side; it was impressive.” An inhabitant from Carnoules corroborated, “It was remarkable,” based on reports collected by local media.
Expert Observations
Sismologist Samuel Auclair explained on BFMTV Côte d'Azur, “An earthquake of magnitude 4 is quite significant. In this case, the rupture occurred at sea, and there were no people nearby, which meant that the tremors reaching the land were greatly attenuated.”
No Damage Reported
No damage or injuries were reported by rescue services following the tremor.
Historical Context of Earthquakes in France
The last deadly tremblement de terre in France dates back to August 13, 1967, in Arette, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, where one fatality occurred. The magnitude of that incident exceeded 5.5.
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