M2.4
Depth:
24.0 km
M2.4 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE (France) on December 26, 2025 at 07:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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