Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 2.2 km
- Source
- RESIF
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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M0.5 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (France) on December 12, 2025 at 14:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
b884d507d917ea6f19647aeeb2f183bae49af6f4
Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 14:01:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.58448,
6.66651
Temperature
2.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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