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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Jourgnac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 09:56:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Jourgnac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 09:56:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
City
Jourgnac
County
Haute-Vienne
Village
Jourgnac
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.74700, 1.21950
Temperature
33.9°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 (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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