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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Beaucens, Occitania (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 10:00:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Beaucens, Occitania (France) on June 16, 2026 at 10:00 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 10:00:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitania
City
Beaucens
County
Hautes Pyrenees
Village
Beaucens
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.97460, 0.04840
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 222 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 390 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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