M0.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Honsfeld, Liège (Belgium)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 02:14:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Honsfeld, Liège (Belgium). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 02:14:15 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Honsfeld
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.35800, 6.27700
Temperature
-3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 46 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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