Back to map
M2.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Montpezat-de-Quercy, Occitanie (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 10:31:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 10:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Montpezat-de-Quercy, Occitanie (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 10:31:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Occitanie
City
Montpezat-de-Quercy
County
Tarn-et-Garonne
Village
Montpezat-de-Quercy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.23660, 1.52510
Temperature
7.7°C

Map

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 207 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

Historic earthquake map · France

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · France

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share