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M1.2 Depth: 0.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 11:20:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 11:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near GERMANY (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 11:20:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.67700, 8.32450
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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