M1.6 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 12:12:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY (Germany) on July 2, 2025 at 12:12 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 12:12:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.68530, 8.31550
Temperature
33.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 296 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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