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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 20:17:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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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 (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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