Back to map
M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Villerest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 09:02:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Villerest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on January 9, 2026 at 09:02 UTC. 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 09:02:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Villerest
County
Loire
Village
Villerest
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.00410, 4.02040
Temperature
7.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 84 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

Historic earthquake map · France

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · France

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share