Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pays de la Loire · Baugé
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M2.4 Earthquake near Baugé, Pays de la Loire (France)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
c113a86c5d2389fa0256fff6a903e2cd7bd4b406
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 09:57:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Baugé
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.54330,
-0.10560
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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Chinon nuclear power plant40.8 kmStraight-line distance
FranceOperating at dataset date · Permanently shut downReactor units at site: 7
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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