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M0.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near GERMANY

UTC time: 2026-05-19 17:31:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near GERMANY on May 19, 2026 at 17:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 17:31:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.09900, 8.00100
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 82 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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