M2.5 Depth: 19.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 04:43:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY (Germany) on September 9, 2025 at 04:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 04:43:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.81010, 9.02860
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 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: 307 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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