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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-05-11 08:41:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 08:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near FRANCE. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 08:41:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.56370, -2.75120
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 480 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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