Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Montaigut-en-Combraille
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M2.2 Earthquake near Montaigut-en-Combraille, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Montaigut-en-Combraille, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on January 16, 2026 at 08:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
9cccfa9c35e4de98110d1ef35c58f0c236a0800c
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 08:50:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Montaigut-en-Combraille
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.17170,
2.81430
Temperature
7.2°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
Volcanoes nearby
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
Of 198 other entries for this area and period, 76 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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