Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Grand Est
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M3.4 Earthquake near FRANCE (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE (France) on April 23, 2025 at 10:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
665
Country (24h)
France
20
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