Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 7.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baden-Württemberg
Country overviewGermany
M2.5 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany)
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About this earthquake
On December 11, 2025 at 09:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Germany: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.
Details
ID
1c0ccae63bf29a34d35e9346fed2f36b810b0b3d
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 09:57:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.20930,
8.81220
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — close to the regional average (7.3 km)
Regional average: 7.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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