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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 12:58:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, Occitanie (France) on May 18, 2026 at 12:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 12:58:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux
County
Lozère
Village
Vareilles
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.85215, 3.29374
Temperature
10.9°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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 107 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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