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M0.5 Depth: 5.7 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near Pau (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 07:32:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near Pau (France hexagonale) on May 5, 2026 at 07:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 07:32:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
43.00394, 0.11122
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
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: 219 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 384 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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