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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Baugé, Pays de la Loire (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 09:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Baugé, Pays de la Loire (France) on June 4, 2026 at 09:57 UTC. 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 EMSC. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 09:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Pays de la Loire
City
Baugé
County
Maine-et-Loire
Village
Baugé
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.54330, -0.10560

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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    Distance: 306 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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