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M1.2 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kandern, Baden-Württemberg

UTC time: 2026-06-20 03:44:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Kandern, Baden-Württemberg. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 03:44:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Baden-Württemberg
City
Kandern
County
Landkreis Lörrach
Village
Tannenkirch
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.70580, 7.61465
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 280 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 412 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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