Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Pierrefitte
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M2.3 Earthquake near Pierrefitte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Pierrefitte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on September 28, 2026 at 10:51 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
ab91272fd529f048df8eceea5e0fda2fd31ed3f5
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 10:51:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pierrefitte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.87200,
-0.30380
Temperature
21.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 183 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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