M0.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 16:42:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on September 3, 2026 at 16:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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