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M1.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Soufflenheim, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 14:40:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Soufflenheim, Grand Est (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 14:40:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Grand Est
City
Soufflenheim
County
Bas-Rhin
Village
Soufflenheim
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.78200, 7.95300
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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: 174 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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