Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pays de la Loire · Saint-Denis-d'Orques
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M2.3 Earthquake near Saint-Denis-d'Orques, Pays de la Loire (France)
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About this earthquake
On March 3, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Saint-Denis-d'Orques, Pays de la Loire (France). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
1fa86d0800694f228d39b6d9a9502da2c3e09276
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 11:47:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saint-Denis-d'Orques
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.03510,
-0.31850
Temperature
17.9°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
Pays de la Loire
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 57 Catalogue entries
Of 56 other entries for this area and period, 18 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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