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M0.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz

UTC time: 2026-08-19 22:52:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 22:52:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Rheinland-Pfalz
City
Mörsdorf
County
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Village
Mörsdorf
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.09600, 7.34200
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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