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M2.0 Depth: 21.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ponsonnas, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 03:19:16 UTC Local time: —

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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
21.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 03:19:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Ponsonnas
County
Isère
Village
Ponsonnas
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.88156, 5.78915
Temperature
-7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.6 km
Shallow
21.6 km
21.6 km — deeper 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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