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M0.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Grebenroth, Hessen (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 06:58:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Grebenroth, Hessen (Germany) on December 20, 2025 at 06:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 06:58:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Hessen
City
Grebenroth
County
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Village
Grebenroth
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.20800, 7.93800
Temperature
-2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to 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: 78 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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