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M0.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Untermettingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 15:19:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Untermettingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on May 5, 2026 at 15:19 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

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

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    Distance: 296 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 459 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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