Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 9.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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M1.8 Earthquake near Confine Italia-Francia (FRANCIA) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Confine Italia-Francia (FRANCIA) (France) on December 24, 2025 at 09:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
Details
ID
181ab004bdae51262fee7883daff6729f001780e
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 09:36:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.55930,
6.84080
Temperature
-2.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — deeper than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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