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M0.3 Depth: 3.0 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Meerstad

UTC time: 2026-05-04 17:06:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Meerstad on May 4, 2026 at 17:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by KNMI.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 17:06:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
knmi
Coordinates
53.22900, 6.67200
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 340 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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