Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bretagne · Bréhand
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M2.6 Earthquake near Bréhand, Bretagne (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 12, 2026 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Bréhand, Bretagne (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 RESIF. France: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
5fee3ba2c009155fa549c903c9eaba75612db705
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 11:43:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Bréhand
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.39300,
-2.57370
Temperature
12.2°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
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 8 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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