Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 11.3 km
- Source
- RESIF
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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M1.6 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.6, near of Châteauroux (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
On December 3, 2025 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 1.6, near of Châteauroux (France hexagonale) (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
ID
8d1bfacc33c14d98e51f753463fa5b2a2a58e784
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 23:02:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.43203,
1.79941
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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