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M1.3 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Hartheim am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 14:13:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Hartheim am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (6.9 km)
Regional average: 6.9 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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