Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Prix
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M2.3 Earthquake near Saint-Prix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 27, 2026 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Saint-Prix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
b07ceda7c989c7ca91cd382fb4fdbec362ba73a5
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 09:16:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saint-Prix
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.23840,
3.63870
Temperature
10.5°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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
Of 198 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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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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