Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pays de la Loire · Montjean
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M2.0 Earthquake near Montjean, Pays de la Loire (France)
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About this earthquake
On July 8, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Montjean, Pays de la Loire (France). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
e97041c4fd41d9b4d47c9412821f111d9310839b
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 12:42:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Montjean
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.98490,
-0.93310
Temperature
34.4°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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
514
Country (24h)
France
2