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M1.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Confine Italia-Francia (FRANCIA)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Confine Italia-Francia (FRANCIA) on May 18, 2026 at 08:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:59:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.24520, 6.73350
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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: 341 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 411 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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