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M0.7 Depth: 5.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.7, near Pau (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:10:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.7, near Pau (France hexagonale) on May 12, 2026 at 17:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:10:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
43.02301, 0.02191
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 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: 226 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 387 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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