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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-03-17 11:13:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE on March 17, 2026 at 11:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 11:13:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.30230, 1.41580
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 133 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 360 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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