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M2.0 Depth: 12.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-01 10:37:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Mont, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on February 1, 2026 at 10:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 km — deeper 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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