M2.5
Depth:
5.0 km
M2.5 Earthquake near Montfrin (France)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Montfrin (France) on December 18, 2025 at 03:16 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.
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Depth profile
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
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Chaine des Puys
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Olot Volcanic Field
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