Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 21.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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M1.5 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France)
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About this earthquake
On December 28, 2025 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near PYRENEES (France). With a focal depth of about 21 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 EMSC. France: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
6d4936ef84d836dd3bd6ff09e4504a6fd881282f
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 11:38:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.10610,
-0.69130
Temperature
5.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.4 km
21.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Pau Pyrénées Airport37.6 kmStraight-line distance
France · PUF · LFBP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-07
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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