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M2.5 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-03-21 10:07:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M2.5
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 10:07:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.88270, 7.84020
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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: 438 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 463 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 472 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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