Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Fondremand
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M2.8 Earthquake near Fondremand (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Fondremand (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 RESIF. France: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
d927188b0235c0bc743bd96385d1e37ec6fa1531
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 01:37:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.46368,
6.01013
Temperature
7.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
Of 47 other entries for this area and period, 1 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
498
Country (24h)
France
2