Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Baden-Württemberg · Geisingen
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M1.6 Earthquake near Geisingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
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About this earthquake
On August 4, 2026 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Geisingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.
Details
ID
450a67d08974c4c1edc2a87ee16cc81c8634d84e
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 12:53:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Hausen
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.93158,
8.67354
Temperature
32.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to the regional average (7.3 km)
Regional average: 7.3 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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