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M0.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Ochtendung, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 12:00:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Ochtendung, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on January 27, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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    Distance: 43 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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