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M1.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Nordheim, Hessen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 12:48:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Nordheim, Hessen (Germany) on May 27, 2026 at 12:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 12:48:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Hessen
City
Nordheim
County
Kreis Bergstraße
Village
Nordheim
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
49.67000, 8.37200
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 122 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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