M1.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Lahr, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 09:00:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Lahr, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on June 10, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Germany: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-10 09:00:14 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.12300, 7.35000
Temperature
12.6°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 — deeper than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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