M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Western Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-07 16:01:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Western Mediterranean Sea. With a focal depth of about 10 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 16:01:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
42.84220, 6.05730
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
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: 299 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 409 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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