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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near La Meilleraie, Pays de la Loire (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 08:55:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near La Meilleraie, Pays de la Loire (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 08:55:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Pays de la Loire
City
La Meilleraie
County
Vendée
Village
La Meilleraie
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.49406, -0.73840
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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