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M2.1 Depth: 13.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 09:58:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 09:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (France). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 09:58:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.44020, 1.13720
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — deeper 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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 148 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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