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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 13:48:21 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Baden-Württemberg on Jul 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany) · 2025-07-28 13:48:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (Germany) on July 28, 2025 at 13:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 13:48:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.61820, 7.82510
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 293 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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