Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 3.8 km
- Source
- RESIF
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Chiché
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M2.0 Earthquake near Chiché, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 6, 2026 at 17:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Chiché, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
Details
ID
b790ce1cecfe28518fcdfd7c2a543665c264ef64
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 17:08:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chiché
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.80238,
-0.36315
Temperature
-4.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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