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M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 03:58:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near PYRENEES (France) on May 19, 2025 at 03:58 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 03:58:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.02120, -0.35270
Temperature
9.6°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: 254 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 406 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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