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M0.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 03:17:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on December 28, 2025 at 03:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 03:17:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Rheinland-Pfalz
City
Worms
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
49.62400, 8.25400
Temperature
-2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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: 117 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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