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M0.8 Depth: 2.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 22:45:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near of Pau (France hexagonale) (France) on December 20, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 22:45:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.13163, -0.63375
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — close to the regional average (5.6 km)
Regional average: 5.6 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 280 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 412 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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