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M3.2 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Jalhay (België)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 04:28:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Jalhay (België) on Mar 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Jalhay (België) · 2026-03-16 04:28:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 04:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Jalhay (België). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by KNMI and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 04:28:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
knmi
Coordinates
50.54100, 5.98800
Temperature
2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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: 74 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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