Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 8.3 km
- Source
- RESIF
Pays de la Loire · La Chapelle-Glain
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M2.3 Earthquake near La Chapelle-Glain, Pays de la Loire (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 12, 2026 at 14:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near La Chapelle-Glain, Pays de la Loire (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
1cb4201fd2b3e78ea22239cf1d41e436c6a3418d
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 14:06:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
La Chapelle-Glain
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.61990,
-1.19944
Temperature
12.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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
Pays de la Loire
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 57 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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