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M1.4 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Schopfheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 23:53:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Schopfheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on January 11, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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.

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    Distance: 287 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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