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M2.0 Depth: 2.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (France)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 08:18:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2025 at 08:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 08:18:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Grand Est
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.46660, 7.23050
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 302 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 374 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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