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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: —
M3.0 earthquake near Groitzsch on Apr 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Groitzsch, Sachsen (Germany) · 2026-04-14 16:22:31 UTC

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.

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 (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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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    Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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