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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.

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 (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 425 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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