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M2.3 Depth: 23.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near France métropolitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 22:03:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near France métropolitaine (France) on May 12, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
23.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 22:03:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
France métropolitaine
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
43.54070, -1.74890
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.8 km
Shallow
23.8 km
23.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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: 381 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 450 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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