M0.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near GERMANY (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 09:41:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY (Germany) on August 15, 2026 at 09:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 09:41:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Germany

City

Rheinland-Pfalz

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.09100, 7.34300

Temperature

20.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 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: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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