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M1.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Groß-Gerau, Hessen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 15:51:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Groß-Gerau, Hessen (Germany) on February 14, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 15:51:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Hessen
City
Groß-Gerau
County
Kreis Groß-Gerau
Village
Wallerstädten
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
49.89100, 8.43000
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 117 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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