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M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Gangelt (Duitsland) (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 02:53:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Gangelt (Duitsland) (Germany) on September 9, 2025 at 02:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by KNMI and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 02:53:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Source
knmi
Coordinates
51.02700, 5.98000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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: 113 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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