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M1.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near PYRENEES (France)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 18:04:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2025 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near PYRENEES (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 18:04:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.09600, -0.34250
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — close to 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 257 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 399 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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