Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Centre-Val de Loire · Villeneuve-sur-Cher
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M2.5 Earthquake near Villeneuve-sur-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Villeneuve-sur-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire (France) on February 2, 2026 at 10:44 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 event was recorded by EMSC. France: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
aa2cda98f350567f8203545c09724f92659cd6b0
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 10:44:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Villeneuve-sur-Cher
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.02110,
2.19850
Temperature
9.9°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
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,008 Catalogue entries
Of 1,007 other entries for this area and period, 119 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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