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M0.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Ochtendung, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 10:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Ochtendung, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) on July 9, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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: 44 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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