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M0.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near GERMANY

UTC time: 2026-04-06 14:44:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near GERMANY. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M0.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 14:44:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.61300, 8.38600
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 306 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 459 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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