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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Schmelz, Saarland (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 09:10:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 09:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Schmelz, Saarland (Germany). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Germany: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 09:10:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Saarland
City
Schmelz
County
Landkreis Saarlouis
Village
Limbach
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.48090, 6.87780
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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: 77 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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