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M2.4 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Schopfheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 03:15:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Schopfheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on December 31, 2025 at 03:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

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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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 287 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 435 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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