M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near GERMANY

UTC time: 2026-02-11 19:37:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY on February 11, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 19:37:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.94400, 9.44200
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 357 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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