Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 12.5 km
- Source
- RESIF
Aragón
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M1.6 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (Spain) on October 20, 2025 at 08:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 744 Catalogue entries
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