Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Normandy · Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Country overviewFrance · Normandy
M2.0 Earthquake near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy (France)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
8e4a74b92bf300d3c6c81f091b826c9169d2b70f
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 12:21:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.63560,
-1.69500
Temperature
31.5°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
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Stats (last 24h)
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