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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake in France

UTC time: 2025-05-22 03:23:48 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Earthquake location (45.644, -1.312) on May 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake in France · 2025-05-22 03:23:48 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (45.644, -1.312) (France) on May 22, 2025 at 03:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 03:23:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.64420, -1.31240
Temperature
13.9°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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 334 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 494 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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