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M0.9 Depth: 0.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Detzeln, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:48:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 09:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Detzeln, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 km — shallower than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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