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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 07:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 07:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (France). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 07:07:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.41830, 5.37040
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 197 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 431 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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