Germany

Germany – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
34
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 03:04:54
Strongest
M3.0
Germany
Year rank
#18
34 quakes in 2026 · out of 18 countries
Averages
M1.44 · 6 km
Avg this month: M1.04

About earthquakes in this country – Germany

The latest recorded earthquake in Germany was on 2026-01-15 at 03:04 UTC in Rheinland-Pfalz with magnitude M0.9.

In the current month, 34 earthquakes were recorded in Germany with an average magnitude of 1.04.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Baden-Württemberg (20), followed by Rheinland-Pfalz (12).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Germany reached magnitude M3.0 on 2025-12-09.

Strongest – Germany

Open event
M3.0 Germany
UTC: 2025-12-09 02:50:03 UTC

Map – Germany

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Germany.

Last 30 earthquakes – Germany

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M0.9
Rheinland-Pfalz · Mörsdorf
2026-01-15 03:04:54 UTC
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M1.5
Baden-Württemberg · Aidlingen
2026-01-14 11:27:46 UTC
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M1.4
Baden-Württemberg · Ohnastetten
2026-01-14 08:11:37 UTC
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M1.8
Baden-Württemberg · Hartheim am Rhein
2026-01-13 20:14:18 UTC
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M0.8
Baden-Württemberg · Hartheim am Rhein
2026-01-13 20:14:18 UTC
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M0.9
Baden-Württemberg · Hartheim am Rhein
2026-01-13 20:14:18 UTC
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M1.3
Baden-Württemberg · Hartheim am Rhein
2026-01-13 14:13:58 UTC
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M1.0
Baden-Württemberg · Hartheim am Rhein
2026-01-13 14:13:58 UTC
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M1.2
Baden-Württemberg · Horb am Neckar
2026-01-13 13:03:41 UTC
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M1.2
Nordrhein-Westfalen · Weilerswist
2026-01-12 19:47:39 UTC
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M1.4
Baden-Württemberg · Schopfheim
2026-01-11 23:53:16 UTC
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M0.8
Baden-Württemberg · Schopfheim
2026-01-11 23:53:16 UTC
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M0.6
Baden-Württemberg · Allmannsweier
2026-01-11 03:13:58 UTC
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M1.9
Baden-Württemberg · Hartheim am Rhein
2026-01-10 17:57:37 UTC
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M1.3
Baden-Württemberg · Hartheim am Rhein
2026-01-10 17:57:36 UTC
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M0.5
Rheinland-Pfalz · Dörscheid
2026-01-10 14:07:43 UTC
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M0.7
Rheinland-Pfalz · Horhausen
2026-01-10 07:07:41 UTC
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M1.1
Rheinland-Pfalz · Worms
2026-01-09 03:02:36 UTC
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M0.9
Rheinland-Pfalz · Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
2026-01-08 12:49:41 UTC
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M1.5
Baden-Württemberg · Heudorf im Hegau
2026-01-08 11:45:51 UTC
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M1.5
Baden-Württemberg · Liptingen
2026-01-08 11:45:51 UTC
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M0.5
Rheinland-Pfalz · Mörsdorf
2026-01-08 02:02:23 UTC
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M1.3
Rheinland-Pfalz · Meddersheim
2026-01-07 05:32:14 UTC
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M0.5
Rheinland-Pfalz · Plaidt
2026-01-06 06:31:20 UTC
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M0.7
Baden-Württemberg · Eichstetten am Kaiserstuhl
2026-01-05 21:00:19 UTC
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M0.8
Rheinland-Pfalz · Mainz
2026-01-05 18:44:42 UTC
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M0.9
Baden-Württemberg · Kohlstetten
2026-01-05 00:53:02 UTC
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M0.5
Rheinland-Pfalz · Ochtendung
2026-01-04 02:51:25 UTC
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M0.8
Baden-Württemberg · Hechingen
2026-01-03 01:04:00 UTC
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M0.6
Baden-Württemberg · Hechingen
2026-01-02 12:32:16 UTC
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FAQ – Germany

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Germany?
The newest entry in our database for Germany is dated 2026-01-15 03:04:54 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Germany?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Germany reached magnitude M3.0.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Germany (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Germany to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Germany

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