Back to map
M1.1 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Estaing (France)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 14:28:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Estaing (France) on August 24, 2025 at 14:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 14:28:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Estaing
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.87949, -0.21835
Temperature
21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 239 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 411 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Historic earthquake map · France

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · France

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share