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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Naunhof, Saxony (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 16:22:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Naunhof, Saxony (Germany) on April 14, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 16:22:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Saxony
City
Naunhof
County
Landkreis Leipzig
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
51.30200, 12.58000

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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.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 422 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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