Minor M 2.4 Earthquake Detected in France
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded in France on March 12, 2026, at a shallow depth of -5 km. No damage or felt reports have been indicated.
What Happened
A magnitude 2.4 (ml) earthquake was recorded in France on March 12, 2026. The seismic event occurred at 11:00:13 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered at coordinates 49.1914°N and 0.8295°W. The depth was recorded at -5 km. In seismic monitoring, a depth of less than 20 km is classified as shallow. Shallow earthquakes are often more likely to be felt if they occur in populated areas, though the magnitude of this event is very low.
Impact Assessment
There are currently no felt reports associated with this event, and no tsunami advisories have been issued. No alert level color was assigned in the source data, which is typical for seismic activity of this magnitude.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with a magnitude below 2.5 are generally considered minor and are frequently recorded as part of routine geological activity. Such events are rarely felt by humans and typically do not cause any structural damage.
Source
This information is based on data provided by ReNaSS. For further details, visit the SeismicPortal.
Source: BGS/EMSC Official Notice