Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Normandy · Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
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M2.0 Earthquake near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy (France)
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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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.4.
Details
ID
689b7542a9e61cb3f6858859c014a63f8f77692d
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 12:21:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
resif
Coordinates
49.63555,
-1.69496
Temperature
31.5°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
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