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M1.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 09:47:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 09:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Germany: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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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