Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 23.2 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bretagne
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M2.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.7, near of Pontivy (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 2.7, near of Pontivy (France hexagonale) (France) on December 1, 2025 at 12:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — deeper than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Brennilis nuclear power plant42.7 kmStraight-line distance
FrancePermanently shut downReactor units at site: 1
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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