Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Perpignan (France hexagonale)
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M1.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Perpignan (France hexagonale) (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2025 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Perpignan (France hexagonale) (Spain). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
aff6ae14128e53809d1e534b96246c46e2eae8d1
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 11:53:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.36530,
3.32869
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
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 · 743 Catalogue entries
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