M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Beaudéan, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 10:41:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Beaudéan, Occitanie (France) on May 4, 2026 at 10:41 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 10:41:04 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Beaudéan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.02430, 0.15650
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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: 216 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 380 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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