M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near PYRENEES

UTC time: 2026-05-15 11:05:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near PYRENEES on May 15, 2026 at 11:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 11:05:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.82500, 1.79940
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 94 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 342 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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