M1.6
Depth:
0.0 km
M1.6 Earthquake near Plouay, Bretagne (France)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Plouay, Bretagne (France) on March 12, 2026 at 10:51 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
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Depth profile
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.
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