Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Sorbier
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M2.6 Earthquake near Sorbier (France)
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About this earthquake
On November 28, 2025 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Sorbier (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 198 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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621
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