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M2.2 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 2.2, near Menton (Monde)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 11:01:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 2.2, near Menton (Monde). With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 11:01:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
44.38660, 7.18581
Temperature
10.7°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

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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 365 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 450 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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