M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 10:44:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) on July 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-08 10:44:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Germany

State

Rhineland-Palatinate

City

Trier

Source

emsc

Coordinates

49.73080, 6.63090

Temperature

24.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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: 51 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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