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M0.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Villeneuve-la-Rivière, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 11:59:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Villeneuve-la-Rivière, Occitanie (France) on May 26, 2026 at 11:59 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 65 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 341 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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