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M1.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Bösingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 03:57:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 03:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Bösingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 221 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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