M1.0 Depth: 2.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Waldshut D (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 10:01:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Waldshut D (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 10:01:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.68334, 8.31770
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 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: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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