Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Occitanie
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M1.6 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Carcassonne (France hexagonale) (France)
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About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 12:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Carcassonne (France hexagonale) (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
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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
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Occitanie
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 114 Catalogue entries
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