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M2.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 08:11:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near PYRENEES (France). With a focal depth of about 2 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 EMSC. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 08:11:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.07890, -0.53810
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 271 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 411 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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