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M0.7 Depth: 4.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.7, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 21:08:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 0.7, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 21:08:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.56247, 6.65597
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 km — close to 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

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