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M2.1 Depth: 18.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 10:00:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 10:00:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.16360, -2.39470
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 486 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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