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M1.3 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Neustadt, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 10:42:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Neustadt, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on September 4, 2026 at 10:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — close to 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: 272 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 464 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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