Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Liège
Country overviewBelgium
M1.8 Earthquake near BELGIUM (Belgium)
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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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Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (11.6 km)
Regional average: 11.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 0 Catalogue entries
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