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M1.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Pommiers, Centre-Val de Loire (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 11:17:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 11:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Pommiers, Centre-Val de Loire (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 11:17:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Centre-Val de Loire
City
Pommiers
County
Indre
Village
Pommiers
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.51053, 1.65680
Temperature
9.8°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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