Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bretagne · Bréhand
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M1.8 Earthquake near Bréhand, Bretagne (France)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 10:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Bréhand, Bretagne (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
791874cda1eb47f0d4ba4997c084ca4e94be6665
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 10:35:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Bréhand
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.38001,
-2.58700
Temperature
21.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 76 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
France
68
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