Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 21.6 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Ponsonnas
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M2.0 Earthquake near Ponsonnas, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2026 at 03:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Ponsonnas, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
2bc82963e7467ecf7b462d5e05987e7c67aefed5
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
21.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 03:19:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ponsonnas
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.88156,
5.78915
Temperature
-7.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.6 km
21.6 km — deeper than 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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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