Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Lentigny
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M2.0 Earthquake near Lentigny, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On April 23, 2026 at 07:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Lentigny, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M0.8.
Details
ID
fef8cf5e8eeaeb3bfa37e1822c6e6e58bef9fdab
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 07:33:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Lentigny
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.98920,
3.96420
Temperature
16.0°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
Volcanoes nearby
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
Of 198 other entries for this area and period, 176 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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