M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Krenkingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 11:58:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Krenkingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on February 6, 2026 at 11:58 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 298 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 456 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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