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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near France métropolitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 13:01:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near France métropolitaine (France) on May 5, 2026 at 13:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 13:01:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
France métropolitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.98550, 5.96700
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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: 296 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 391 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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