M1.5 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near LIECHTENSTEIN (Liechtenstein)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 20:17:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near LIECHTENSTEIN (Liechtenstein) on May 10, 2025 at 20:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

8.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-10 20:17:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Liechtenstein

City

Balzers

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.07470, 9.50460

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.8 km

8.8 km — deeper than the regional average (3.7 km)

Regional average: 3.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 396 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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