Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bretagne
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M2.0 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.0, near of Saint-Brieuc (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 2.0, near of Saint-Brieuc (France hexagonale) (France). With a focal depth of about 5 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 RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 76 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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