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M1.2 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.2, near of Saint-Estève (France hexagonale) (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 11:17:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 1.2, near of Saint-Estève (France hexagonale) (Spain) on December 22, 2025 at 11:17 UTC. 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 event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 11:17:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Catalunya
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.39367, 2.21898
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 382 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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