France – Cantal

This page summarizes earthquakes in Cantal (France). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.5 earthquake near Ally on 2026-07-31 08:16:21 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Cantal

Cantal is a rural department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, with its prefecture in Aurillac. Its other principal towns are Saint-Flour and Mauriac; its residents are known as Cantalians.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
6
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.6
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.52
Avg depth (last 30 days)
5 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Cantal recorded 32 earthquakes within France. The average magnitude was M1.69. The strongest event reached M2.4.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #31 within France.

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Cantal (last 30 days)