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M2.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near France métropolitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 12:10:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 12:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near France métropolitaine (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 12:10:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
France métropolitaine
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.17751, -4.42757
Temperature
12.0°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 (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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