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M0.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 22:10:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on May 23, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 22:10:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Baden-Württemberg
City
Pforzheim
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.89400, 8.68100
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
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

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 194 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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