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M1.3 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Untermettingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 10:01:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Untermettingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 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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