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M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 01:11:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany) on August 7, 2025 at 01:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-07 01:11:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.90000, 8.20000
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper 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

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 172 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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