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M1.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Wies, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 10:54:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 10:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Wies, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 EMSC. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 10:54:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Baden-Württemberg
City
Wies
County
Landkreis Lörrach
Village
Wies
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.73570, 7.77450
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 425 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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