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M0.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-30 00:26:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 00:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 00:26:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.74400, 7.68300
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 419 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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