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M1.4 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Tegernau, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 14:00:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Tegernau, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on February 23, 2026 at 14:00 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.9 km)
Regional average: 6.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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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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