M0.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-02 23:29:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION on May 2, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 23:29:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.62900, 7.38900
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 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: 285 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 394 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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