Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Brittany · Plouay
Country overviewFrance · Brittany
M1.6 Earthquake near Plouay, Brittany (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Plouay, Brittany (France) on August 6, 2026 at 09:43 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
France
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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