Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Saint-Romans-des-Champs
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M2.7 Earthquake near Saint-Romans-des-Champs, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
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About this earthquake
On March 24, 2026 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Saint-Romans-des-Champs, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
bcfe360da7ba0ab8bf3c2755b46f523866cccf63
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 11:49:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Saint-Romans-des-Champs
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.20631,
-0.33967
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 192 Catalogue entries
Of 191 other entries for this area and period, 13 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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