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M2.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Switzerland (France)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 18:05:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Switzerland (France) on October 15, 2025 at 18:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 event was recorded by ISC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 18:05:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Grand Est
Source
isc
Coordinates
47.98000, 7.52000
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — close to 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

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 248 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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