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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Pierrefitte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 10:51:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 10:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Pierrefitte, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 10:51:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
City
Pierrefitte
County
Deux-Sèvres
Village
Pierrefitte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.88020, -0.31690
Temperature
21.6°C

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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
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

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