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M0.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Süßen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 17:41:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Süßen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on May 26, 2026 at 17:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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: 266 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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