Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Occitanie · Chanac
Country overviewFrance · Occitanie
M2.0 Earthquake near Chanac, Occitanie (France)
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About this earthquake
On April 8, 2026 at 10:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Chanac, Occitanie (France). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
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
Occitanie
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Of 114 other entries for this area and period, 104 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
505
Country (24h)
France
3