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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Plémet, Brittany (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 08:41:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Plémet, Brittany (France) on August 24, 2026 at 08:41 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 08:41:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Brittany
City
Plémet
County
Côtes-d'Armor
Village
Plémet
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.18425, -2.59809
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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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