M0.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Esparros, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 20:58:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Esparros, Occitanie (France) on June 11, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 20:58:13 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Esparros
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.02888, 0.33790
Temperature
10.7°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: 203 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 372 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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