Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_DE
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · Saône
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M2.4 Earthquake near Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) on January 20, 2026 at 11:22 UTC. 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.
France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
4679f38bf8198f3afd59ee2051bf75921203587a
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 11:22:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saône
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.20160,
6.12040
Temperature
7.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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