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M0.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 11:27:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 11:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). With a focal depth of about 14 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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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