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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.2, near La Roche-sur-Yon (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 10:33:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 10:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 2.2, near La Roche-sur-Yon (France hexagonale). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 10:33:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.79340, -1.18069
Temperature
23.0°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: 339 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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