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M1.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Wiesbaden, Hessen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-06-09 23:34:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Wiesbaden, Hessen (Germany) on June 9, 2026 at 23:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-09 23:34:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Hessen
City
Wiesbaden
Village
Heßloch
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.11700, 8.29300
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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: 103 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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