Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_DE
Baden-Württemberg · Wolfach
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M0.5 Earthquake near Wolfach, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
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About this earthquake
On September 4, 2026 at 03:17 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Wolfach, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.
Details
ID
a522558a8c57ee3d47101dc2c6e56b6cc79b14a0
Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 03:17:19 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.32500,
8.30700
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than the regional average (7.3 km)
Regional average: 7.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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