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M1.1 Depth: 16.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 14:28:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 14:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 14:28:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.29850, 2.68390
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 km
16.3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 61 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 459 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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