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M0.9 Depth: 1.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Buttlar, Thüringen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 20:26:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Buttlar, Thüringen (Germany) on January 14, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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
M0.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 20:26:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Thüringen
City
Buttlar
County
Wartburgkreis
Village
Bermbach
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.74700, 9.98100
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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: 231 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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