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M2.2 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 11:07:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 11:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 11:07:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.91190, 6.37570
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 364 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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