M1.8
Depth:
18.1 km
M1.8 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.8, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (Spain)
About this earthquake
On November 2, 2025 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.8, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (Spain). With a focal depth of about 18 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 RESIF. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
18.1 km
18.1 km — deeper than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Olot Volcanic Field
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Chaine des Puys
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