M1.3 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Geelbroek

UTC time: 2026-03-14 04:12:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 04:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Geelbroek. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by KNMI.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 04:12:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
knmi
Coordinates
52.95300, 6.57000
Temperature
4.7°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
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: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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