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M1.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Polch, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 09:07:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Polch, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

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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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    Distance: 40 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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