M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-17 11:04:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near of Tarbes (France hexagonale). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 11:04:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.91269, 0.70864
Temperature
17.9°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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 171 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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