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M2.9 Depth: 10.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Near south coast of France [Land: France] (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 09:38:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Near south coast of France [Land: France] (France) on December 13, 2025 at 09:38 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. France: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 09:38:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.65180, 4.59950
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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