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M2.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Saint-Paulien, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 22:09:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Saint-Paulien, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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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