Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Pierrefitte
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M2.0 Earthquake near Pierrefitte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Pierrefitte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on July 23, 2026 at 11:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
0c771fa671e7c1adc46f3c9c9672ea08dcc91085
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 11:59:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pierrefitte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.88250,
-0.27930
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 184 Catalogue entries
Of 183 other entries for this area and period, 153 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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18
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