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M3.6 Depth: 0.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 3.6, near of Saintes (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 12:34:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 3.6, near of Saintes (France hexagonale) on Sep 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 3.6, near of Saintes (France hexagonale) (France) · 2025-09-18 12:34:08 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 12:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 3.6, near of Saintes (France hexagonale) (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 12:34:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.62781, -1.11786
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 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: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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