Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · Fontain
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M2.2 Earthquake near Fontain, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Fontain, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France) on September 30, 2026 at 09:58 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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
b48533dc5b533e8625a616150e2788cbfa4150eb
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 09:58:32 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.19700,
6.05490
Temperature
24.3°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
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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