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M1.6 Depth: 2.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Freiburg im Breisgau D (Germany)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 12:52:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 8, 2025 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Freiburg im Breisgau D (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 12:52:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
City
Baden-Württemberg
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.98909, 7.82890
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower 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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