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M0.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 00:30:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 00:30 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 00:30:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Rheinland-Pfalz
City
Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
49.47800, 8.37300
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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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    Distance: 134 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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