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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.7, near Perpignan (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 06:21:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.7, near Perpignan (France hexagonale) on May 6, 2026 at 06:21 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 06:21:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
42.76794, 2.82457
Temperature
15.3°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: 71 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 336 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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