Back to map
M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near of Alès (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 08:34:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 26, 2025 at 08:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near of Alès (France hexagonale) (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-26 08:34:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Occitanie
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.31530, 4.35655
Temperature
7.3°C

Map

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 196 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 281 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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