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M1.4 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 18:41:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 18:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — deeper than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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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