M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 15:38:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE on May 12, 2026 at 15:38 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 15:38:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc_es

Coordinates

43.00570, 0.02290

Temperature

5.2°C

Shallow

0 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

Olot Volcanic Field

Distance: 225 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
Chaine des Puys

Distance: 388 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Global (24h)

703

Country (24h)

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