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M2.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-04-23 06:21:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY (Germany) on April 23, 2025 at 06:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 06:21:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.77520, 8.80040
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to 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: 302 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 495 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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