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M1.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 06:07:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2025 at 06:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near GERMANY (Germany). With a focal depth of about 10 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. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 06:07:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Rheinland-Pfalz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.09700, 7.35200
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 37 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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