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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 17:38:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (France). 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 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 17:38:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.22740, 6.71150
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 341 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 409 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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