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M0.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Wolfach, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 03:17:19 UTC Local time: —

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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 03:17:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Baden-Württemberg
City
Wolfach
County
Ortenaukreis
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.32500, 8.30700
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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: 231 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 492 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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