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M2.6 Depth: 3.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pietroso, Corse (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 11:14:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Pietroso, Corse (France). With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 11:14:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Corse
City
Pietroso
County
Haute-Corse
Village
Pietroso
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.10140, 9.35688
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — close to 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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