M2.2 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Neufmaisons, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 11:04:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Neufmaisons, Grand Est (France) on January 30, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 11:04:17 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Neufmaisons
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.41940, 6.88690
Temperature
3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 195 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 416 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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