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M1.0 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Chamonix F (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 07:55:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Chamonix F (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 07:55:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.02719, 6.86280
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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: 302 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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