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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.4, near Limoges (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 14:11:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 2.4, near Limoges (France hexagonale). With a focal depth of about 5 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 RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 14:11:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
46.27957, 1.40885
Temperature
16.9°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 133 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 466 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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