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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 16:19:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE. 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 16:19:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.00410, 5.95940
Temperature
17.9°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: 296 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 389 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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