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M0.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Johannisberg, Hessen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 02:54:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Johannisberg, Hessen (Germany) on July 26, 2026 at 02:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 02:54:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Hessen
City
Johannisberg
County
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Village
Johannisberg
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.06400, 7.94000
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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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