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M0.9 Depth: 15.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 11:09:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany). With a focal depth of about 16 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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 11:09:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.64190, 7.62590
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 287 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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