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M1.4 Depth: 19.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.4, near of Basel (France hexagonale) (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 17:16:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2025 at 17:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 1.4, near of Basel (France hexagonale) (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 17:16:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.71206, 7.65665
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than the regional average (6.9 km)
Regional average: 6.9 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: 280 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 416 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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