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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Montjean, Pays de la Loire (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 12:42:31 UTC Local time: —

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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 12:42:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Pays de la Loire
City
Montjean
County
Mayenne
Village
Montjean
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.98490, -0.93310
Temperature
34.4°C

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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 (5.5 km)
Regional average: 5.5 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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