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M2.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ratshausen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 07:58:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Ratshausen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany) on June 23, 2026 at 07:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Germany: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower 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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