France – Loire-Atlantique

This page summarizes earthquakes in Loire-Atlantique (France). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.8 earthquake near Chéméré on 2026-07-30 10:10:47 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Loire-Atlantique

Loire-Atlantique is a department in Pays de la Loire on the west coast of France, named after the river Loire and the Atlantic Ocean. It had a population of 1,487,570 in 2023.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
8
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.91
Avg depth (last 30 days)
8 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Loire-Atlantique recorded 37 earthquakes within France. The average magnitude was M1.81. The strongest event reached M2.3.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #26 within France.

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Loire-Atlantique (last 30 days)