Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · Fallon
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M2.2 Earthquake near Fallon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 9, 2026 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Fallon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
cfd54488672362591e3b2c0d10cda5e47b5bad7a
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 11:03:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Fallon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.49940,
6.48500
Temperature
4.3°C
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
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
Of 47 other entries for this area and period, 17 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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