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M2.0 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 09:57:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 09:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 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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    Distance: 335 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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