Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Soumans
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M2.1 Earthquake near Soumans, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Soumans, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on March 12, 2026 at 11:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
1331be4c59cc879c2cd7b68e027742922ab43846
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 11:07:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Soumans
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.30350,
2.32400
Temperature
12.6°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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 192 Catalogue entries
Of 191 other entries for this area and period, 112 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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