Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Bord-Saint-Georges
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M2.2 Earthquake near Bord-Saint-Georges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
On February 26, 2026 at 11:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Bord-Saint-Georges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (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 event was recorded by EMSC. France: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
4e98988619aadaba29c4ff7c81cf8b10de8db088
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 11:20:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Bord-Saint-Georges
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.27660,
2.30150
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 192 Catalogue entries
Of 191 other entries for this area and period, 73 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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