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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Larreule (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 11:28:29 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Larreule on Dec 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Larreule (France) · 2025-12-20 11:28:29 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Larreule (France) on December 20, 2025 at 11:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 11:28:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Larreule
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.46381, -0.45774
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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