M0.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Schuttertal, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 02:11:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Schuttertal, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on August 25, 2026 at 02:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 02:11:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Germany

State

Baden-Württemberg

City

Schuttertal

County

Ortenaukreis

Village

Schuttertal

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

48.27600, 7.99000

Temperature

15.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — close to the regional average (7 km)

Regional average: 7 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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