M0.7 Depth: 17.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Muellheim D (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 01:19:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 01:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Muellheim D (Germany). With a focal depth of about 17 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 ETHZ/SED. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 01:19:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.74893, 7.67654
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 km
17.1 km — deeper than 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: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 419 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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