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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 12:34:09 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Nouvelle-Aquitaine on Sep 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near FRANCE (France) · 2025-09-18 12:34:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE (France) on September 18, 2025 at 12:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 12:34:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.65260, -1.07360
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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    Distance: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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