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M1.3 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-20 03:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Kandern, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on June 20, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (6.7 km)
Regional average: 6.7 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: 280 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 412 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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