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M1.3 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.3, near Limoux (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 13:00:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.3, near Limoux (France hexagonale) on May 18, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 13:00:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
42.58349, 2.12678
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 57 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 363 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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