Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bretagne
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M1.6 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near of Saint-Brieuc (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near of Saint-Brieuc (France hexagonale) (France) on November 12, 2025 at 11:29 UTC. 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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
Bretagne
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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