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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 11:17:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 11:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 11:17:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Rheinland-Pfalz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.84200, 6.51910

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 43 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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