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M1.6 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Liptingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 09:11:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 09:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Liptingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower 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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