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M0.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 18:44:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on January 5, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 18:44:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Rheinland-Pfalz
City
Mainz
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
49.98700, 8.22800
Temperature
-3.0°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
10 km — deeper than 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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    Distance: 100 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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