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M1.7 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near PYRENEES

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:41:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near PYRENEES on May 12, 2026 at 17:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:41:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.99460, 0.01800
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 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: 225 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 390 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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