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M0.8 Depth: 6.2 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near Pau (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 09:51:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near Pau (France hexagonale) on May 6, 2026 at 09:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 09:51:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
43.08524, -0.05866
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 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: 235 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 385 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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