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M1.5 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Liptingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 11:45:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Liptingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on January 8, 2026 at 11:45 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.9 km)
Regional average: 6.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 291 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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