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M0.8 Depth: 8.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-04-25 19:43:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY (Germany) on April 25, 2025 at 19:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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
M0.8
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-04-25 19:43:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.83760, 8.66650
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — close to 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: 291 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 489 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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