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M2.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 12:59:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near PYRENEES (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 12:59:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.06030, -0.72640
Temperature
17.2°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 (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 284 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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