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M2.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kiedrich, Hesse (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 19:59:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Kiedrich, Hesse (Germany) on August 18, 2026 at 19:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 19:59:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Hesse
City
Kiedrich
County
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Village
Kiedrich
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.05000, 8.07000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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