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M2.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 02:58:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on July 25, 2026 at 02:58 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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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