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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Perpignan (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 13:53:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Perpignan (France hexagonale). With a focal depth of about 5 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 RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 13:53:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
42.75625, 2.51426
Temperature
14.0°C

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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
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: 65 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 339 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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