Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 1.5 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitanie
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M0.8 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 0.8, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 0.8, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France) on November 27, 2025 at 15:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower 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
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Occitanie
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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