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An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 shook Nice this Monday evening

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A slight earthquake was felt last night, Monday, December 16, along the French Riviera. With a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter scale, it shook several towns in the region, including Nice, Monaco, Menton, and Antibes, around 10 PM.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Mediterranean, about twenty kilometers off the coast near Monaco. Although the intensity of this quake is considered low, several residents felt the tremors.

Perceptible vibrations, but without gravity

This isn't the first time the region has experienced such phenomena. Last September, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake was widely felt on the Côte d’Azur. In early December, another earthquake, similar to Monday's, was also recorded.

Experts agree that this seismic activity, while moderate, reminds us of the major earthquake risks facing the region. Forecasts suggest that a significant earthquake followed by a tsunami could hit the French Riviera in the coming decades. However, no precise estimation of when this event will occur is possible at this time.