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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-03-16 06:57:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE on March 16, 2026 at 06:57 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 06:57:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.85090, 5.05040
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 270 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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