Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne
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M2.3 Earthquake near Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on September 11, 2026 at 10:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
a891f0b2b866d7e9558b887af77f218430d72951
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-11 10:04:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.17820,
4.83790
Temperature
19.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 196 Catalogue entries
Of 195 other entries for this area and period, 42 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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