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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near PYRENEES

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:27:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near PYRENEES on May 5, 2026 at 03:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:27:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.79480, 2.86570
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 75 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 333 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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