Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bretagne · Corseul
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M2.5 Earthquake near Corseul, Bretagne (France)
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About this earthquake
On March 26, 2026 at 12:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Corseul, Bretagne (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
85a2f7f47eac5d3c2fd99962a9a6b178cd1be15b
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 12:13:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Corseul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.46190,
-2.15950
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 20 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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