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M1.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Staffel, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 03:20:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Staffel, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on August 19, 2026 at 03:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 03:20:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Rheinland-Pfalz
City
Staffel
County
Landkreis Ahrweiler
Village
Staffel
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.49000, 7.06400
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — deeper than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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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