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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.1, near of Besançon (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 10:58:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 10:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 2.1, near of Besançon (France hexagonale) (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 10:58:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.21271, 6.06748
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 285 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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