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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Wadern, Saarland (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 12:16:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Wadern, Saarland (Germany). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 12:16:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Saarland
City
Wadern
County
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
Village
Nunkirchen
Source
resif
Coordinates
49.47674, 6.83386
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

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

Depth classes per USGS

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 77 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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