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M0.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Biebrich, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 14:15:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Biebrich, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on August 21, 2026 at 14:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 14:15:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Rheinland-Pfalz
City
Biebrich
County
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Village
Biebrich
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.30800, 7.94700
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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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    Distance: 80 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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