Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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M2.2 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 2.2, near Aosta (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
On May 27, 2026 at 08:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 2.2, near Aosta (France hexagonale) (France). With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.4.
Details
ID
4e41c004cf4c25e606e778f8a4b807732fe3f50d
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 08:19:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.91346,
6.92434
Temperature
5.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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.
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