M0.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Geisenheim, Hessen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 22:12:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Geisenheim, Hessen (Germany). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.4

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 22:12:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Germany

State

Hessen

City

Geisenheim

County

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.05600, 7.93000

Temperature

23.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

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