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M0.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near GERMANY

UTC time: 2026-05-02 14:15:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near GERMANY. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 14:15:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.37800, 7.36100
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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: 43 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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