Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Argentonnay
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M2.4 Earthquake near Argentonnay, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Argentonnay, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on April 8, 2026 at 10:34 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M0.8.
Details
ID
8d1ee741b1f71b2257852e18043a3acb93fa53c3
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 10:34:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.92790,
-0.39490
Temperature
26.4°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
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 192 Catalogue entries
Of 191 other entries for this area and period, 32 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)
508
Country (24h)
France
3