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M2.0 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Monteils (France)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 10:53:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Monteils (France) on October 28, 2025 at 10:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 10:53:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Monteils
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.18153, 1.58049
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — deeper than 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

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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 210 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 237 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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