Magnitude
M0.7
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Rheinland-Pfalz
Country overviewGermany
M0.7 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)
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About this earthquake
On November 18, 2025 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near GERMANY (Germany). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Germany: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.
Details
ID
849db4625a31fba92a58296b2969f980738f866d
Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 13:30:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.37900,
7.36400
Temperature
2.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than the regional average (7.3 km)
Regional average: 7.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airport48.7 kmStraight-line distance
Germany · HHN · EDFH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
Nuclear power plants
- Muelheim-Kaerlich nuclear power plant9.3 kmStraight-line distanceGermanyPermanently shut downReactor units at site: 1
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Germany
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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Germany
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