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M1.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Sallneck, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 20:31:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Sallneck, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — deeper 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.

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