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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.2, near Tarbes (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 10:16:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.2, near Tarbes (France hexagonale) on May 5, 2026 at 10:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 10:16:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
43.02096, 0.62019
Temperature
8.9°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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 183 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 360 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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