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M1.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 00:41:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY (Germany) on May 21, 2025 at 00:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 00:41:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.74660, 8.88630
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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: 308 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 500 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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