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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 12:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy (France) on June 24, 2026 at 12:21 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 12:21:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Normandy
City
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
County
Manche
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.63560, -1.69500
Temperature
31.7°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
5 km — close to the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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

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