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M0.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 19:14:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on August 19, 2026 at 19:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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.

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