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M2.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Metropolitan France (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:07:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Metropolitan France (France) on August 14, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 23:07:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Metropolitan France
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.48177, -3.43502
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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

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