M0.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Wies, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 10:45:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Wies, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on January 31, 2026 at 10:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 10:45:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Wies
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.77500, 7.77100
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 275 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 426 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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