Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Châtelneuf
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M2.4 Earthquake near Châtelneuf, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Châtelneuf, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on October 24, 2026 at 12:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
c21c5061e1bc77d0b62f2b7ededd6ebd81aa1cbd
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 12:19:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Châtelneuf
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.64450,
4.00660
Temperature
7.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 198 Catalogue entries
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