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M2.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.2, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 22:44:04 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 2.2, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France) on January 3, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

ID
11d90336b0030e1659c57f66ab389b60a19c9339
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 22:44:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Occitanie
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.83199, 0.42164
Temperature
-0.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 188 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 386 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Occitanie

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries

Of 114 other entries for this area and period, 45 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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