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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 12:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 12:21:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Normandy
City
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
County
Manche
Source
resif
Coordinates
49.63555, -1.69496
Temperature
31.7°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
5 km — close to the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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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