Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Normandie
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M2.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.2, near of Fougères (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 2.2, near of Fougères (France hexagonale) (France) on December 8, 2025 at 10:48 UTC. 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.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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.
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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,009 Catalogue entries
Of 1,008 other entries for this area and period, 405 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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