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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 02:50:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY (Germany) on December 9, 2025 at 02:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 02:50:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.58000, 9.42000
Temperature
6.7°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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