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M0.8 Depth: 17.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Hägelberg, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 01:47:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Hägelberg, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on July 4, 2026 at 01:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 km
17.8 km — deeper than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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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