Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 8.7 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bretagne
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M1.9 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.9, near of Vannes (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2025 at 04:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 1.9, near of Vannes (France hexagonale) (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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