M2.2 Depth: 11.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Gera, Thüringen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 10:49:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Gera, Thüringen (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 10:49:56 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Steinbrücken
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.95300, 12.02800
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 376 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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