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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near Angoulême (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 09:48:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 09:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near Angoulême (France hexagonale). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 09:48:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.83766, 0.58856
Temperature
15.7°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
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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: 186 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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