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M2.0 Depth: 21.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.0, near Basel (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 00:37:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 2.0, near Basel (France hexagonale) on April 30, 2026 at 00:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 00:37:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
47.72311, 7.68620
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 418 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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