Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bretagne
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M2.5 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.5, near of Saint-Brieuc (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 2.5, near of Saint-Brieuc (France hexagonale) (France) on December 16, 2025 at 11:37 UTC. 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
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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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 14 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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