M0.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Moos, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 10:49:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Moos, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 10:49:26 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Moos
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.71700, 8.91600
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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