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M2.2 Depth: 5.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near France métropolitaine (France)

UTC time: 2025-04-14 18:59:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2025 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near France métropolitaine (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-04-14 18:59:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
France métropolitaine
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
49.88770, 0.69030
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 441 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 487 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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