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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Neuvy-au-Houlme, Normandy (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 08:24:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 08:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Neuvy-au-Houlme, Normandy (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 08:24:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Normandy
City
Neuvy-au-Houlme
County
Orne
Village
Neuvy-au-Houlme
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.81420, -0.15720
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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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