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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 06:17:06 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Pays de la Loire on Jul 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near FRANCE (France) · 2025-07-13 06:17:06 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE (France) on July 13, 2025 at 06:17 UTC. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-13 06:17:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Pays de la Loire
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.92850, -1.20450
Temperature
26.0°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

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