France

France – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
88
Latest UTC: 2026-09-05 15:46:28
Strongest
M5.2
New Caledonia
Country rank
#7
3233 quakes in 2026 · out of 7 countries
Averages
M1.56 · 6 km
Avg this month: M1.44

Seismic profile

Analysis period06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026Data as of: 06 Sep 2026 · 09:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

What the data show

France · M ≥ 2.0

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 1,007 event entries of M2.0 or above for this area and period, spread over 269 days.

Catalogue entries1,00706 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026
Strongest recorded earthquakeM5.0Saint-Merd-les-Oussines ↗
Depth · median5.0 km1,003 events with valid depth
Last 30 days43Previous 30 days: 48

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 2.0

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
September 2025 · Partial month06 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 202592
October 202501 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2025134
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 2025153
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 2025165
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 2026124
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 202686
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 202639
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 202635
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 202623
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 202646
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 202652
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 202651
September 2026 · Partial month01 Sep 2026 – 06 Sep 20267

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 1,007

M 2.0 – < 3.0978
M 3.0 – < 4.021
M 4.0 – < 5.06
M 5.0 – < 6.02
M ≥ 6.00

At what depth did they occur?

1,003 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km970
30 – < 70 km26
70 – < 300 km7
300 – 750 km0

4 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days43
Previous 30 days48
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods68

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 06 Sep 2025 09:00 – 06 Sep 2026 09:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

239 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

  • EMSC557
  • RESIF360
  • IPGP37
  • EMSC_ES31
  • EMSC_DE10
  • INGV5
  • USGS2
  • GFZ2
  • SERBIA_RSZ1
  • EMSC_UK1
  • ETHZ1

The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

Data as of: 06 Sep 2026 · 09:32 UTC

Overview – France

The latest recorded earthquake in France was on 2026-09-05 at 15:46 UTC in Martinique with magnitude M0.6.

In the current month, 88 earthquakes were recorded in France with an average magnitude of 1.44.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (616), followed by Nouvelle-Aquitaine (415).

The strongest recorded earthquake in France reached magnitude M5.2 on 2026-07-27.

In 2026, 1% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

All-time events
6328
Strongest
M5.2
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-05 15:46:28 UTC

Map – France

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in France.

Strongest – France

Open event
M5.2 New Caledonia
UTC: 2026-07-27 10:46:55 UTC · Depth: 120 km

Recent earthquakes – France

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M0.6 Depth: 0 km
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Martinique · Saint-Pierre

Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 15:46:28 UTC
Coordinates 14.810, -61.167
Source resif

Earthquake of magnitude 0.6, near Fort-de-France (Les Antilles)

M1.4 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Pays de la Loire · Montaigu-Vendée

Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 14:19:35 UTC
Coordinates 46.953, -1.356
Source resif

Earthquake of magnitude 1.4, near Vertou (France hexagonale)

M1.2 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · Valcebollère

Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 10:13:30 UTC
Coordinates 42.366, 2.048
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.2, near Andorra (France hexagonale)

M1.1 Depth: 34 km
Open event ↗

Mayotte

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 17:03:54 UTC
Coordinates -12.794, 45.417
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.1, near Mamoudzou (Mayotte)

M0.0 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Martinique · Saint-Pierre

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 14:48:13 UTC
Coordinates 14.808, -61.167
Source resif

Earthquake of magnitude 0.0, near Fort-de-France (Les Antilles)

M1.6 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Bilhères

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 12:51:28 UTC
Coordinates 43.079, -0.497
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.6, near Pau (France hexagonale)

M0.3 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Martinique · Saint-Pierre

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 12:30:21 UTC
Coordinates 14.810, -61.168
Source ipgp

Windward Islands

M1.6 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · Brassac

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 12:00:57 UTC
Coordinates 43.624, 2.481
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near Albi (France hexagonale)

M1.9 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Pays de la Loire · Vimartin-sur-Orthe

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 11:00:46 UTC
Coordinates 48.171, -0.231
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.9, near Le Mans (France hexagonale)

M1.6 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · Bestiac

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 11:00:02 UTC
Coordinates 42.779, 1.794
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.6, near Carcassonne (France hexagonale)

M0.4 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Martinique · Saint-Pierre

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:54:44 UTC
Coordinates 14.810, -61.166
Source resif

Earthquake of magnitude 0.4, near Fort-de-France (Les Antilles)

M2.3 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Geay

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:52:13 UTC
Coordinates 46.878, -0.327
Source emsc

FRANCE

M1.5 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Pays de la Loire · Saint-Pierre-la-Cour

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:46:06 UTC
Coordinates 48.098, -1.012
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.5, near Laval (France hexagonale)

M1.1 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · Bagnères-de-Bigorre

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:18:12 UTC
Coordinates 43.072, 0.133
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.1, near Pau (France hexagonale)

M1.7 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Grand Est · Moyenmoutier

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:07:26 UTC
Coordinates 48.395, 6.880
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.7, near Épinal (France hexagonale)

M1.7 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Belley

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:04:43 UTC
Coordinates 45.717, 5.676
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.7, near Chambéry (France hexagonale)

M1.5 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Brittany · Saint-Fiacre

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:03:33 UTC
Coordinates 48.462, -3.059
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.5, near Saint-Brieuc (France hexagonale)

M1.2 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Brittany · Pluvigner

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:03:08 UTC
Coordinates 47.789, -3.074
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near Hennebont (France hexagonale)

M0.8 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Pays de la Loire · La Croixille

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:01:19 UTC
Coordinates 48.194, -1.012
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 0.8, near Laval (France hexagonale)

M1.4 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · Thoiras-Corbès

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 10:00:45 UTC
Coordinates 44.075, 3.919
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.4, near Nîmes (France hexagonale)

M1.8 Depth: -1 km
Open event ↗

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · Val-d'Usiers

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 09:57:15 UTC
Coordinates 46.953, 6.236
Source sed_ethz

Pontarlier F

M1.5 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · Peyre en Aubrac

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 09:39:39 UTC
Coordinates 44.716, 3.259
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.5, near Aurillac (France hexagonale)

M1.6 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · La Fage-Montivernoux

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 09:27:46 UTC
Coordinates 44.741, 3.175
Source resif

Event of magnitude 1.6, near Aurillac (France hexagonale)

M0.9 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Occitania · Cases-de-Pène

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 09:09:15 UTC
Coordinates 42.773, 2.796
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 0.9, near Perpignan (France hexagonale)

M1.0 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Martinique · Saint-Pierre

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 09:02:51 UTC
Coordinates 14.809, -61.166
Source resif

Earthquake of magnitude 1.0, near Fort-de-France (Les Antilles)

M0.9 Depth: 3 km
Open event ↗

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Gouttières

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 09:00:23 UTC
Coordinates 46.069, 2.793
Source resif

Earthquake of magnitude 0.9, near Clermont-Ferrand (France hexagonale)

M1.5 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Lavaufranche

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 08:48:34 UTC
Coordinates 46.318, 2.284
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.5, near Châteauroux (France hexagonale)

M1.4 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Altillac

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 08:26:19 UTC
Coordinates 44.977, 1.872
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.4, near Brive-la-Gaillarde (France hexagonale)

M2.0 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Pays de la Loire · La Regrippière

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 08:05:16 UTC
Coordinates 47.192, -1.218
Source resif

Event of magnitude 2.0, near Sèvremoine (France hexagonale)

M1.1 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Étienne-de-Chomeil

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 07:50:34 UTC
Coordinates 45.354, 2.589
Source resif

Quarry blast of magnitude 1.1, near Aurillac (France hexagonale)

Top regions – France

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    Events: 1101
  2. Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    Events: 785
  3. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    Events: 732
  4. Occitanie
    Events: 676
  5. Mayotte
    Events: 427

FAQ – France

What is the latest recorded earthquake in France?
The newest entry in our database for France is dated 2026-09-05 15:46:28 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in France?
The strongest recorded event in our database for France reached magnitude M5.2.
How many earthquakes are recorded for France?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 6328 recorded earthquakes for France (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in France?
Across all recorded events in France, the average magnitude is M1.56 and the average depth is 6 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for France to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · France

Significant historical earthquakes – France

with casualties or damage

  1. 1227 Lambesc, High Alps,Provence 5'000 deaths
  2. 1564 Corsica,La Bollene-Vesubie,Venanson M5.8 650 deaths tsunami
  3. 1644 Corsica,Belvedere,Roquebilliere 150 deaths
  4. 1909 Vernegues,Charleval,La Roque D'antheron M6.2 40 deaths
  5. 1991 France M3.8 9 deaths
  6. 1817 Chamonix Valley M8.0 4 deaths
  7. 1967 Arette,Lanne,Montory,Aramits,Haux,Sunhar M5.3 1 deaths
  8. 2023 Charente-Maritime: La Laigne M4.8 440 M USD

Country history – France

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