Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.5 km
- Source
- RESIF
Catalunya
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M1.2 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.2, near of Saint-Estève (France hexagonale) (Spain)
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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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 742 Catalogue entries
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