Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Villerest
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M2.1 Earthquake near Villerest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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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: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
e8513471f7a9a8f93d51ec0dc03542f04d1dd154
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 09:02:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Villerest
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.00410,
4.02040
Temperature
7.0°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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
Of 198 other entries for this area and period, 111 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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