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M2.0 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Laruns, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 21:44:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Laruns, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on February 26, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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

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