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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Buhlenberg, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 10:47:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Buhlenberg, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) on July 23, 2026 at 10:47 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

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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 (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 60 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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