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M0.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Seewald, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 21:37:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Seewald, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on May 25, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 208 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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