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M1.5 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Laufenburg (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 15:03:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Laufenburg (Germany) on December 4, 2025 at 15:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 15:03:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.62112, 8.08580
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (6.9 km)
Regional average: 6.9 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 439 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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