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M1.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 19:39:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on August 30, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 19:39:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Baden-Württemberg
City
Mannheim
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
49.46600, 8.47300
Temperature
22.7°C

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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 (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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    Distance: 140 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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