M1.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Confine Italia-Francia (FRANCIA)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 05:29:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 05:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Confine Italia-Francia (FRANCIA). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:29:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.24050, 6.74020
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 342 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 412 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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