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M1.8 Depth: 21.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-30 00:37:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION on April 30, 2026 at 00:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
21.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 00:37:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.74260, 7.68110
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.2 km
Shallow
21.2 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: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 419 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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