Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 5.9 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitanie
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M1.6 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Carcassonne (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Carcassonne (France hexagonale) (France) on August 21, 2025 at 00:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — close to 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
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Occitanie
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 114 Catalogue entries
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