M1.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near BELGIUM (Belgium)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 01:27:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near BELGIUM (Belgium) on December 31, 2025 at 01:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 01:27:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Belgium

City

Liège

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.35000, 6.31000

Temperature

-2.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — deeper than the regional average (10.7 km)

Regional average: 10.7 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

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 43 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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