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M2.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Germany (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 19:01:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Germany (France) on December 12, 2025 at 19:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 19:01:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Grand Est
Source
isc
Coordinates
48.92000, 8.01000
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 162 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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