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M0.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near GERMANY

UTC time: 2026-05-11 02:46:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY on May 11, 2026 at 02:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 02:46:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.12900, 7.32800
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 34 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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