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M0.3 Depth: 4.8 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 6 km SE Oyace (AO)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 13:16:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near 6 km SE Oyace (AO). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 13:16:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.81050, 7.43320
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 345 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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