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M2.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near La Geneytouse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 12:40:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 12:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near La Geneytouse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 12:40:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
City
La Geneytouse
County
Haute-Vienne
Village
La Geneytouse
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.81617, 1.44877
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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    Distance: 415 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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