M1.5
Depth:
10.0 km
M1.5 Earthquake near Jalhay, Liège (Belgium)
About this earthquake
On February 16, 2025 at 21:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Jalhay, Liège (Belgium). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (10.7 km)
Regional average: 10.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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West Eifel Volcanic Field
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