Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bretagne · Pleine-Fougères
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M2.3 Earthquake near Pleine-Fougères, Bretagne (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Pleine-Fougères, Bretagne (France) on January 8, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. 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: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
df1c146fa37dae4fb28f220834d4f2ac679ea053
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 10:20:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pleine-Fougères
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.53900,
-1.61840
Temperature
11.6°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
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 42 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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