M0.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Insheim, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 03:35:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Insheim, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on August 30, 2026 at 03:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 M0.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower 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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