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M0.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Wingsbach, Hessen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 01:37:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Wingsbach, Hessen (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 01:37:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Hessen
City
Wingsbach
County
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Village
Wingsbach
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.16900, 8.14000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

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