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M2.3 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Saint-Georges-de-Mons, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 07:14:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 07:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Saint-Georges-de-Mons, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than 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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