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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux, Bretagne (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 11:22:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 11:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux, Bretagne (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 11:22:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Bretagne
City
Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux
County
Côtes-d'Armor
Village
Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.36088, -3.08959
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

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