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M1.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Birkweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 03:50:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 03:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Birkweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany). With a focal depth of about 11 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: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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