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M1.6 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.6, near of Nantes (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 15:45:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 1.6, near of Nantes (France hexagonale) (France) on November 13, 2025 at 15:45 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 15:45:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Pays de la Loire
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.19492, -1.60231
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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