Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 23.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bretagne
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M2.4 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)
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About this earthquake
On December 1, 2025 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (France). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Brennilis nuclear power plant42.7 kmStraight-line distance
FrancePermanently shut downReactor units at site: 1
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 32 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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512
Country (24h)
France
13
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