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M1.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 08:30:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 08:30:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Rheinland-Pfalz
City
Koblenz
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.37300, 7.53800
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 54 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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