M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Hingen, Limburg (Netherlands)

UTC time: 2025-02-24 21:38:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2025 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Hingen, Limburg (Netherlands). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-02-24 21:38:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Netherlands

State

Limburg

City

Hingen

Village

Hingen

Source

emsc

Coordinates

51.09800, 5.90500

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)

Regional average: 14.8 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: 123 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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