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M1.2 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Orsingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 10:44:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 10:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Orsingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). With a focal depth of about 2 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.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 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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