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M0.9 Depth: 23.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Bad Waldsee, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 22:57:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Bad Waldsee, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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: 330 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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