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M2.4 Depth: 9.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 19:14:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — deeper than the regional average (5.5 km)
Regional average: 5.5 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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