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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.6, near Pau (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 04:02:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 04:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.6, near Pau (France hexagonale). With a focal depth of about 5 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 RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 04:02:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
42.97989, 0.20868
Temperature
7.9°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: 210 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 382 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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