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M2.0 Depth: 9.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 13:10:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont, Grand Est (France) on February 19, 2026 at 13:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 13:10:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Grand Est
City
Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont
County
Vosges
Village
Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.05020, 6.62050
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

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