M0.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Allmannsweier, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 03:13:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Allmannsweier, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on January 11, 2026 at 03:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 03:13:58 UTC
Local time
Country
County
Village
Allmannsweier
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
48.35300, 7.79700
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 213 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 463 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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