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M2.0 Depth: 9.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Sulz am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 15:46:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Sulz am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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