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M1.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Neuenburg am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-06-09 21:09:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Neuenburg am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on June 9, 2026 at 21:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 261 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 419 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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