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M0.7 Depth: 17.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 19:27:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
Why depth matters

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

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 215 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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