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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.4, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 06:46:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 2.4, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France) on December 5, 2025 at 06:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 RESIF. France: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 06:46:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.05975, -0.66227
Temperature
0.3°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

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 419 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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