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M3.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Groitzsch, Sachsen (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 16:22:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Groitzsch, Sachsen (Germany) on April 14, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 16:22:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Germany
State
Sachsen
City
Groitzsch
County
Landkreis Leipzig
Village
Michelwitz
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
51.11100, 12.29900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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