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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near La Chapelle-Rainsouin, Pays de la Loire (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 00:00:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 00:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near La Chapelle-Rainsouin, Pays de la Loire (France). 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 00:00:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Pays de la Loire
City
La Chapelle-Rainsouin
County
Mayenne
Village
La Chapelle-Rainsouin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.09300, -0.55920
Temperature
16.8°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 (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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