M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.5, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 14:40:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.5, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 16 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 14:40:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.01213, -0.41369
Temperature
0.9°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 259 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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