Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · La Plagne-Tarentaise
Country overviewFrance · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
M2.7 Earthquake near La Plagne-Tarentaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near La Plagne-Tarentaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on August 6, 2026 at 09:57 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
e9fd00667f80ee51762ffd714a746b823797256c
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 09:57:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Village
Valezan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.56960,
6.69690
Temperature
26.6°C
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
Volcanoes nearby
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 198 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · France
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · France
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
France
24
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time