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M1.9 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 06:20:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2025 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 06:20:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.55300, 7.64500
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to 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: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 406 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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