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M0.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Hasselbach, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 01:34:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 01:34 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Hasselbach, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany). With a focal depth of about 3 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: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (6.9 km)
Regional average: 6.9 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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    Distance: 45 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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