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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Oppenau, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 07:50:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Oppenau, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on June 16, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 07:50:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Baden-Württemberg
City
Oppenau
County
Ortenaukreis
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.53010, 8.18295
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.7 km)
Regional average: 6.7 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: 206 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 498 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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