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M1.4 Depth: 0.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-12 08:37:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Untermettingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on August 12, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 km — shallower 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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