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M1.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Mommenheim, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 10:58:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Mommenheim, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on August 26, 2026 at 10:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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