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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Germany (Czechia)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 05:35:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Germany (Czechia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 05:35:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Czechia
City
Karlovarský kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.29000, 12.44000
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (5.6 km)
Regional average: 5.6 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: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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