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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Saint-Prix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 09:16:09 UTC Local time: —

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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 09:16:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Saint-Prix
County
Allier
Village
Saint-Prix
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.23840, 3.63870
Temperature
10.5°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
5 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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: 71 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 498 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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