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M1.7 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 04:43:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near PYRENEES (France) on May 11, 2025 at 04:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 04:43:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.89010, -0.59190
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — deeper 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 268 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 429 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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