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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 11:22:29 UTC Local time: —

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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 11:22:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
City
Saône
County
Doubs
Village
Saône
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.20160, 6.12040
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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    Distance: 287 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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