Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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M1.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.2, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.2, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France) on November 4, 2025 at 07:30 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: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
b3f46d494d4d805b260d4e8d97ceff4838cae75a
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-04 07:30:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.56738,
6.66802
Temperature
5.8°C
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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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585
Country (24h)
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20
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