M1.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 00:34:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on August 11, 2026 at 00:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 00:34:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Germany

State

Rheinland-Pfalz

City

Worms

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

49.62600, 8.38100

Temperature

23.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — deeper than the regional average (6.9 km)

Regional average: 6.9 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: 125 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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