Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Centre-Val de Loire · Pérassay
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M1.9 Earthquake near Pérassay, Centre-Val de Loire (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Pérassay, Centre-Val de Loire (France) on October 6, 2026 at 10:10 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
a86f89b9d657325cc624250069fa672137da9b11
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 10:10:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pérassay
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.47024,
2.18129
Temperature
22.4°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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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33
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