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M3.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 11:28:27 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Nouvelle-Aquitaine on Dec 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France) · 2025-12-20 11:28:27 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near PYRENEES (France) on December 20, 2025 at 11:28 UTC. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 11:28:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.05270, -0.70800
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 283 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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