Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Catalunya
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M1.8 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.8, near of Saint-Estève (France hexagonale) (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.8, near of Saint-Estève (France hexagonale) (Spain) on October 12, 2025 at 11:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 743 Catalogue entries
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