This page summarizes earthquakes in Loire (France). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.8 earthquake near Bellegarde-en-Forez on 2026-09-03 10:06:17 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
The Loire is the longest river in France and the 171st-longest in the world. With a length of 1,006 kilometres (625 mi), it drains 117,054 km2 (45,195 sq mi), more than a fifth of France's land, while its average discharge is only half that of the Rhône.
In 2026, Loire recorded 50 earthquakes within France. The average magnitude was M1.70. The strongest event reached M2.5.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #21 within France.
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
