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M0.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 13:43:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 13:43:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Baden-Württemberg
City
Hechingen
County
Zollernalbkreis
Village
Stetten
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.34600, 8.98100
Temperature
-2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 255 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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