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M2.1 Depth: 0.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Gazost, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 20:33:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Gazost, Occitanie (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 20:33:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Gazost
County
Hautes-Pyrénées
Village
Gazost
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.99456, 0.02278

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

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