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M2.1 Depth: 10.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near La Chapelle-d'Abondance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 06:16:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 06:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near La Chapelle-d'Abondance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). With a focal depth of about 10 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 INGV. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — deeper 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.

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