Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Vèze
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M2.0 Earthquake near Vèze, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On April 13, 2026 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Vèze, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
0edcb2be5d1a79c76e943b7c25d12ba8d9beeebd
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 16:42:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Vèze
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.26000,
2.96000
Temperature
4.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
Of 198 other entries for this area and period, 176 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
504
Country (24h)
France
3