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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near France métropolitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 20:10:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near France métropolitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

France: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 20:10:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
France métropolitaine
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
50.05300, 0.84940
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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