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Earthquakes in France
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater was recorded in France; it was a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France on 21 Sep 2026.
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- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 1
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in France in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8ML | 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8ML | 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in France.
No earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater are listed in France in the USGS catalogue since 1900.
Questions
How many earthquakes happen in France?
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in France, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in France?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 149 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France on 21 Sep 2026, at a depth of 20 km.
Where can I get official earthquake information for France?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow BCSF-RéNaSS (https://renass.unistra.fr/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.