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M1.6 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Salles, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 05:32:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 05:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Salles, Occitanie (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 05:32:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Salles
County
Hautes-Pyrénées
Village
Salles
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.02050, -0.15670
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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: 239 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 396 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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