M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-05-05 08:41:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 08:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near FRANCE. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 08:41:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.20010, 4.13230
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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 111 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 361 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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