M1.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near BELGIUM (Belgium)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 12:52:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near BELGIUM (Belgium) on December 2, 2025 at 12:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-02 12:52:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Belgium

City

Liège

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.43700, 6.33700

Temperature

2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — deeper than the regional average (10.7 km)

Regional average: 10.7 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

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 47 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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