Magnitude
M0.3
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_DE
Baden-Württemberg · Albstadt
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M0.3 Earthquake near Albstadt, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Albstadt, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on July 20, 2026 at 21:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Germany: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.
Details
ID
24762979b1ddddf32250cdfaf6721162ce6ae55a
Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 21:25:41 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.25500,
9.03000
Temperature
17.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to the regional average (7.3 km)
Regional average: 7.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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