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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Perpignan (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:47:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Perpignan (France hexagonale). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:47:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
42.78740, 2.52325
Temperature
6.3°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: 69 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 335 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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