Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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M1.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
On December 22, 2025 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France). 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
72c8be61b31b826203d8e218240ce12cc177dde2
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 06:20:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.35053,
6.87108
Temperature
-4.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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