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M0.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-16 12:32:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION on May 16, 2026 at 12:32 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 12:32:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.39400, 7.78700
Temperature
13.4°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
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: 209 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 465 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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