M0.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 18:19:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to 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.

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