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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Bestiac, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 15:41:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Bestiac, Occitanie (France) on May 21, 2026 at 15:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 15:41:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Bestiac
County
Ariège
Village
Bestiac
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.79638, 1.81557
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 91 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 345 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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