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M2.2 Depth: 19.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Linne, Limburg (Netherlands)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 02:04:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Linne, Limburg (Netherlands). 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 02:04:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Netherlands
State
Limburg
City
Linne
Village
Linne
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
51.16500, 5.93400
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.6 km
Shallow
19.6 km
19.6 km — deeper than the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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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