M2.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near UKRAINE-MOLDOVA BORDER REGION (Ukraine)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 01:40:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 13, 2025 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near UKRAINE-MOLDOVA BORDER REGION (Ukraine). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-13 01:40:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ukraine

City

Cernivec'ka oblast'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

48.59000, 27.38000

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (11.4 km)

Regional average: 11.4 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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