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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near Alès (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:06:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 08:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near Alès (France hexagonale). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:06:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
44.43205, 4.19617
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 178 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 285 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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