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M1.9 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.9, near Grasse (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:59:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 1.9, near Grasse (France hexagonale) on May 18, 2026 at 08:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:59:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
44.22715, 6.70822
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 340 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 409 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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