France sees its strongest earthquakes in the Alps, Pyrenees and along the southeastern Mediterranean coast. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in France - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for France, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in France - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in France
Show the full list of 57 recent earthquakes
- 2.2NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE10 hours ago · 24/07/2026, 09:48:11 · 5 km deep
- 2.1NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE1 day ago · 23/07/2026, 15:05:00 · 5 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE1 day ago · 23/07/2026, 11:59:05 · 5 km deep
- 1.8FRANCE1 day ago · 23/07/2026, 10:38:42 · 5 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 09:32:16 · 0 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 05:32:17 · 5 km deep
- 2.2FRANCE3 days ago · 21/07/2026, 08:46:20 · 5 km deep
- 1.0FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 10:54:30 · 1 km deep
- 1.4FRANCE4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 09:31:58 · 6 km deep
- 2.1FRANCE4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 09:31:44 · 5 km deep
- 2.4FRANCE4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 02:08:22 · 5 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE6 days ago · 18/07/2026, 03:05:15 · 4 km deep
- 2.2FRANCE1 week ago · 17/07/2026, 15:18:47 · 19 km deep
- 2.1FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION1 week ago · 17/07/2026, 07:04:30 · 0 km deep
- 2.2FRANCE1 week ago · 16/07/2026, 10:13:19 · 5 km deep
- 2.1FRANCE1 week ago · 16/07/2026, 04:45:15 · 5 km deep
- 1.5FRANCE1 week ago · 16/07/2026, 00:19:58 · -1 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION1 week ago · 15/07/2026, 09:39:39 · 5 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE1 week ago · 15/07/2026, 07:52:12 · 5 km deep
- 2.3FRANCE1 week ago · 11/07/2026, 22:48:28 · 5 km deep
- 2.5NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE1 week ago · 11/07/2026, 17:45:23 · 0 km deep
- 1.1FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION1 week ago · 11/07/2026, 15:38:12 · 14 km deep
- 2.2NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE2 weeks ago · 09/07/2026, 06:39:03 · 5 km deep
- 2.2FRANCE2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 18:30:32 · 4 km deep
- 1.5FRANCE2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 17:17:09 · 5 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 12:42:31 · 5 km deep
- 2.1FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 10:44:27 · 0 km deep
- 2.5FRANCE2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 09:59:28 · 5 km deep
- 1.6FRANCE2 weeks ago · 07/07/2026, 09:38:44 · 1 km deep
- 0.8FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION2 weeks ago · 06/07/2026, 13:34:18 · 11 km deep
Did people in France feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in France in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
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Earthquakes in France: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in France today?
Yes - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near France in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.2 near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in France yesterday?
3 earthquakes were recorded in or near France in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in France this week (last 7 days)?
12 earthquakes have been recorded in or near France in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in France in the last 30 days?
57 earthquakes have been recorded in or near France in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 2.8.
Are there earthquakes in France?
Yes. France is seismically active - 57 earthquakes have been recorded in or near France in the last 30 days. France sees its strongest earthquakes in the Alps, Pyrenees and along the southeastern Mediterranean coast.
What was the most recent earthquake in France?
The most recent earthquake in France was a magnitude 2.2 event near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE at a depth of 5 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in France?
The strongest earthquake in the recent France feed was magnitude 2.8, located near FRANCE.
Is France in an earthquake zone?
France sees its strongest earthquakes in the Alps, Pyrenees and along the southeastern Mediterranean coast.
How many earthquakes does France get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but France's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 57 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. France sees its strongest earthquakes in the Alps, Pyrenees and along the southeastern Mediterranean coast. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for France?
Major undersea earthquakes near France can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/france for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for France.
Is there an earthquake alert app for France?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for France, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in France?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for France: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for France?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for France on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in France recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near France was magnitude 2.8 near FRANCE. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.