M0.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 15:40:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on July 9, 2026 at 15:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.5

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 15:40:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Germany

State

Baden-Württemberg

City

Hechingen

County

Zollernalbkreis

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

48.37300, 9.00500

Temperature

27.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — deeper 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 254 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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