Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Struck 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany on May 17, 2014 16:46:27

Last Updated: 2022-07-26 15:11:57

On May 17, 2014 16:46:27 an earthquake with magnitude of 3.6 on the richter scale hit 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 8.632° and latitude 49.793°. According to documented reports 8 people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on May 17, 2014 16:46:27 had a magnitude of 3.6 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a minor earthquake and is often felt but causes little to no damage.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Pfungstadt in Hesse, Germany, located 2 kilometers or 1 miles ← W of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Seeheim-Jugenheim (Hesse, Germany) located 3 km (2 mi) ↘ SE and Bickenbach (Hesse, Germany) located 3 km (2 mi) ↓ S of the epicenter.

In total, we found 390 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
2 km (1 mi) ← W Pfungstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
3 km (2 mi) ↘ SE Seeheim-Jugenheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
3 km (2 mi) ↓ S Bickenbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
6 km (4 mi) ↓ S Alsbach-Hähnlein Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
7 km (4 mi) ↓ S Zwingenberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
8 km (5 mi) ↖ NW Griesheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
8 km (5 mi) ↑ N Darmstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
9 km (5 mi) ↗ NE Ober-Ramstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
10 km (6 mi) ← W Riedstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
11 km (7 mi) ↙ SW Biebesheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
11 km (7 mi) ↗ NE Roßdorf Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
11 km (6 mi) ↙ SW Gernsheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
11 km (6 mi) → E Lützelbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
11 km (7 mi) ← W Stockstadt am Rhein Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
12 km (7 mi) ↖ NW Weiterstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
12 km (7 mi) ↓ S Bensheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
13 km (8 mi) ↗ NE Groß-Bieberau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
13 km (8 mi) ↙ SW Groß-Rohrheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
14 km (9 mi) ↖ NW Büttelborn Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
14 km (8 mi) ↓ S Einhausen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
15 km (9 mi) ↗ NE Reinheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
16 km (10 mi) ↘ SE Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
16 km (10 mi) ↘ SE Lindenfels Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
16 km (10 mi) ↓ S Lorsch Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
16 km (10 mi) ↗ NE Groß-Zimmern Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
16 km (10 mi) ↙ SW Biblis Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
17 km (10 mi) → E Fränkisch-Crumbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
17 km (11 mi) ↑ N Messel Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
17 km (10 mi) → E Reichelsheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
17 km (11 mi) ↖ NW Groß-Gerau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
18 km (11 mi) ↑ N Erzhausen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
18 km (11 mi) → E Brensbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
19 km (11 mi) ↗ NE Dieburg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
19 km (11 mi) ↘ SE Fürth Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
19 km (12 mi) ↑ N Egelsbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
20 km (13 mi) ↘ SE Rimbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
20 km (12 mi) ↘ SE Laudenbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
20 km (12 mi) ↓ S Bürstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
21 km (13 mi) ↑ N Langen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
22 km (14 mi) ↘ SE Mörlenbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
22 km (14 mi) ↘ SE Hemsbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
22 km (13 mi) ↗ NE Münster Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
22 km (14 mi) ↖ NW Mörfelden-Walldorf Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
23 km (14 mi) ↑ N Eppertshausen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
23 km (14 mi) ↗ NE Groß-Umstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
24 km (15 mi) ↑ N Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
24 km (15 mi) ↓ S Lampertheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
25 km (15 mi) ↑ N Dreieich Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
26 km (16 mi) ↘ SE Birkenau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
26 km (16 mi) ↑ N Dietzenbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
26 km (16 mi) ↗ NE Höchst im Odenwald Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
27 km (17 mi) ↖ NW Raunheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
27 km (16 mi) ↘ SE Weinheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
27 km (17 mi) → E Bad König Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
28 km (17 mi) ↑ N Neu Isenburg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
28 km (17 mi) ↘ SE Wald-Michelbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
28 km (17 mi) ↓ S Viernheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
29 km (18 mi) ↗ NE Babenhausen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
29 km (18 mi) → E Erbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
29 km (18 mi) → E Michelstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
30 km (19 mi) ↖ NW Kelsterbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
30 km (19 mi) ↗ NE Schaafheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
31 km (19 mi) ↑ N Rodgau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
31 km (19 mi) ↘ SE Hirschberg an der Bergstraße Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
31 km (19 mi) ↑ N Heusenstamm Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
31 km (19 mi) ↘ SE Unter-Abtsteinach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
32 km (20 mi) ↖ NW Niederrad Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
32 km (19 mi) ↓ S Heddesheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
33 km (20 mi) ↖ NW Hattersheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
33 km (20 mi) ↗ NE Mömlingen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
34 km (21 mi) ↗ NE Großostheim Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
34 km (21 mi) ↖ NW Kriftel Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
34 km (21 mi) ↑ N Obertshausen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
34 km (21 mi) ↖ NW Gallus Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
35 km (22 mi) ↖ NW Hofheim am Taunus Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
35 km (21 mi) ↘ SE Beerfelden Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
35 km (22 mi) ↓ S Ilvesheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
35 km (22 mi) ↘ SE Schriesheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
35 km (22 mi) ↓ S Mannheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
35 km (22 mi) ↓ S Ladenburg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
35 km (22 mi) ↑ N Offenbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
36 km (22 mi) ↑ N Frankfurt am Main Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
36 km (22 mi) ↘ SE Wilhelmsfeld Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
36 km (22 mi) ↘ SE Heiligkreuzsteinach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
36 km (22 mi) ↗ NE Obernburg am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
37 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Wörth am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
37 km (23 mi) ↓ S Ludwigshafen am Rhein Rhineland-Palatinate 🇩🇪 Germany
37 km (23 mi) ↖ NW Liederbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
37 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Stockstadt am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
37 km (23 mi) ↑ N Seligenstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
37 km (23 mi) ↓ S Edingen-Neckarhausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Elsenfeld Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (23 mi) ↖ NW Sulzbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Großwallstadt Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Erlenbach am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (23 mi) ↘ SE Dossenheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (24 mi) ↘ SE Rothenberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (24 mi) ↗ NE Mainaschaff Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Niedernberg Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (24 mi) ↗ NE Kleinostheim Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
38 km (24 mi) ↑ N Mühlheim am Main Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
39 km (24 mi) ↗ NE Kleinwallstadt Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
39 km (24 mi) ↖ NW Bad Soden am Taunus Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
39 km (24 mi) ↖ NW Eschborn Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
39 km (24 mi) ↗ NE Sulzbach am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
39 km (24 mi) → E Laudenbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
39 km (24 mi) → E Klingenberg am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
40 km (25 mi) ↑ N Großkrotzenburg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
40 km (25 mi) ↖ NW Kelkheim (Taunus) Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
40 km (25 mi) ↓ S Altrip Rhineland-Palatinate 🇩🇪 Germany
40 km (25 mi) ↑ N Kahl am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
40 km (25 mi) ↖ NW Schwalbach am Taunus Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
41 km (25 mi) ↘ SE Schönau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
41 km (25 mi) ↖ NW Steinbach am Taunus Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
42 km (26 mi) → E Kleinheubach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
42 km (26 mi) ↑ N Hanau am Main Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
42 km (26 mi) ↑ N Maintal Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
42 km (26 mi) ↗ NE Aschaffenburg Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (26 mi) → E Großheubach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (27 mi) ↗ NE Glattbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (26 mi) ↘ SE Heidelberg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (27 mi) ↘ SE Eppelheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (27 mi) ↖ NW Kronberg Tal Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (27 mi) ↗ NE Leidersbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (26 mi) ↘ SE Hirschhorn Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (27 mi) ↑ N Bad Vilbel Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
43 km (27 mi) → E Kirchzell Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
44 km (27 mi) ↓ S Brühl Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
44 km (27 mi) → E Röllbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
44 km (27 mi) ↖ NW Königstein im Taunus Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
44 km (27 mi) ↖ NW Kronberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
44 km (27 mi) → E Weilbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
44 km (27 mi) ↓ S Plankstadt Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
44 km (27 mi) ↘ SE Eberbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Haibach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Mönchberg Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Goldbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Johannesberg Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↑ N Alzenau in Unterfranken Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↓ S Schwetzingen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Eschau Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
45 km (28 mi) ↘ SE Neckarsteinach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
46 km (28 mi) ↘ SE Neckargemünd Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
46 km (28 mi) ↑ N Niederdorfelden Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
46 km (29 mi) → E Miltenberg Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
46 km (28 mi) ↓ S Waldsee Rhineland-Palatinate 🇩🇪 Germany
46 km (28 mi) ↖ NW Oberursel Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
46 km (28 mi) → E Bürgstadt Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
47 km (29 mi) ↗ NE Hösbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
47 km (29 mi) ↑ N Erlensee Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
47 km (29 mi) ↓ S Oftersheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
47 km (29 mi) ↓ S Ketsch Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
47 km (29 mi) ↑ N Bruchköbel Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
48 km (30 mi) ↗ NE Mömbris Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
48 km (30 mi) ↑ N Rodenbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
48 km (30 mi) ↓ S Otterstadt Rhineland-Palatinate 🇩🇪 Germany
48 km (29 mi) ↖ NW Bad Homburg vor der Höhe Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
48 km (30 mi) ↗ NE Heimbuchenthal Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
48 km (29 mi) ↘ SE Gaiberg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
49 km (30 mi) ↗ NE Mespelbrunn Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
49 km (30 mi) ↑ N Karben Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
49 km (30 mi) ↘ SE Leimen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
49 km (30 mi) ↘ SE Bammental Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
49 km (30 mi) ↘ SE Wiesenbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
50 km (31 mi) ↑ N Friedrichsdorf Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
50 km (31 mi) → E Mudau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
50 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Lobbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
50 km (31 mi) → E Freudenberg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
50 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Sandhausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
51 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Mauer Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
51 km (32 mi) ↗ NE Sailauf Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
51 km (31 mi) → E Eichenbühl Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
51 km (32 mi) ↑ N Langenselbold Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↓ S Hockenheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↗ NE Waldaschaff Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↑ N Nidderau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↗ NE Blankenbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Nußloch Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Spechbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Neunkirchen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
52 km (32 mi) ↗ NE Krombach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
53 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Reichartshausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
53 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Neckargerach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
53 km (33 mi) → E Dorfprozelten Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
53 km (33 mi) ↗ NE Laufach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
53 km (33 mi) ↑ N Hammersbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (33 mi) ↗ NE Schöllkrippen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (33 mi) ↗ NE Sommerkahl Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Walldorf Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (34 mi) ↗ NE Weibersbrunn Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (34 mi) ↘ SE Fahrenbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (33 mi) ↗ NE Geiselbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Epfenbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (34 mi) ↘ SE Aglasterhausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Meckesheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
54 km (33 mi) ↖ NW Schmitten Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
55 km (34 mi) ↗ NE Altenbuch Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
55 km (34 mi) ↘ SE Eschelbronn Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
55 km (34 mi) ↓ S Altlußheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
55 km (34 mi) ↓ S Reilingen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
55 km (34 mi) ↘ SE Wiesloch Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
55 km (34 mi) ↓ S Neulußheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
55 km (34 mi) → E Stadtprozelten Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
56 km (35 mi) ↑ N Rosbach vor der Höhe Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
56 km (35 mi) ↘ SE Zuzenhausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
56 km (35 mi) ↖ NW Wehrheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
56 km (34 mi) ↘ SE Neidenstein Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
56 km (35 mi) ↘ SE Binau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
57 km (35 mi) ↑ N Nieder-Gründau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
57 km (35 mi) ↗ NE Rothenbuch Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
57 km (35 mi) → E Walldürn Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
57 km (35 mi) ↗ NE Kleinkahl Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
57 km (35 mi) ↘ SE Dielheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
58 km (36 mi) ↓ S Oberhausen-Rheinhausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
58 km (36 mi) ↓ S Sankt Leon-Rot Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Horrenberg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Rauenberg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
58 km (36 mi) → E Buchen in Odenwald Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
58 km (36 mi) → E Faulbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
58 km (36 mi) ↖ NW Neu-Anspach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
59 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Waibstadt Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
59 km (36 mi) ↗ NE Heigenbrücken Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
59 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Obrigheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
59 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Balzfeld Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
59 km (36 mi) ↑ N Altenstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
59 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Helmstadt-Bargen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
60 km (37 mi) ↘ SE Neckarbischofsheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
60 km (37 mi) ↘ SE Mühlhausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
60 km (37 mi) ↘ SE Malsch Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
60 km (37 mi) ↑ N Gelnhausen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
60 km (37 mi) ↑ N Florstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
60 km (37 mi) ↖ NW Usingen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
60 km (37 mi) ↗ NE Neuhütten Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
61 km (38 mi) ↘ SE Mosbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
61 km (38 mi) ↑ N Hain-Gründau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
61 km (37 mi) ↓ S Waghäusel Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
61 km (37 mi) ↑ N Friedberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
61 km (38 mi) ↗ NE Hasloch Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
61 km (37 mi) → E Höpfingen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
62 km (38 mi) ↘ SE Sinsheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
62 km (38 mi) ↗ NE Bischbrunn Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) ↗ NE Wiesen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Neckarzimmern Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) → E Hardheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) ↓ S Philippsburg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) ↓ S Kronau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) → E Seckach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) ↑ N Bad Nauheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) → E Kreuzwertheim Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) ↗ NE Wiesthal Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) ↑ N Glauburg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
63 km (39 mi) → E Wertheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
64 km (40 mi) ↑ N Büdingen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
64 km (40 mi) ↘ SE Hüffenhardt Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
64 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Östringen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
64 km (40 mi) ↑ N Ober-Mörlen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
64 km (40 mi) ↗ NE Esselbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
65 km (40 mi) → E Külsheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
66 km (41 mi) ↘ SE Siegelsbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
66 km (41 mi) ↘ SE Billigheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
66 km (41 mi) ↗ NE Rechtenbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
66 km (41 mi) ↘ SE Haßmersheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
66 km (41 mi) ↑ N Melbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
67 km (41 mi) ↖ NW Grävenwiesbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
67 km (41 mi) ↑ N Ranstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
67 km (41 mi) ↗ NE Frammersbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
67 km (42 mi) ↑ N Södel Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
68 km (42 mi) ↑ N Echzell Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
68 km (42 mi) ↑ N Wölfersheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
68 km (42 mi) ↗ NE Neustadt am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
68 km (42 mi) ↘ SE Gundelsheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
69 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Partenstein Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
69 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Marktheidenfeld Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
69 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Rothenfels Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
69 km (43 mi) ↑ N Ortenberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
69 km (43 mi) → E Roigheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
69 km (43 mi) → E Osterburken Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
69 km (43 mi) ↑ N Wächtersbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
70 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Bad Rappenau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
70 km (43 mi) → E Adelsheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
70 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Hafenlohr Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
70 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Bad Orb Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
70 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Lohr am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
71 km (44 mi) → E Königheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
71 km (44 mi) ↑ N Rockenberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
71 km (44 mi) ↑ N Butzbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
71 km (44 mi) ↘ SE Offenau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
72 km (44 mi) ↗ NE Roden Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
72 km (44 mi) ↑ N Wohnbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
72 km (44 mi) → E Buch am Ahorn Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
72 km (44 mi) ↘ SE Neudenau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
72 km (44 mi) ↑ N Berstadt Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
72 km (45 mi) ↗ NE Karbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
73 km (45 mi) ↑ N Kefenrod Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
73 km (45 mi) → E Möckmühl Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
73 km (45 mi) → E Werbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
73 km (45 mi) ↑ N Nidda Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
73 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Bad Wimpfen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
74 km (46 mi) ↑ N Münzenberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
75 km (46 mi) ↑ N Bad Soden-Salmünster Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
75 km (46 mi) ↗ NE Urspringen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
75 km (46 mi) ↗ NE Erlenbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
75 km (46 mi) → E Neubrunn Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
76 km (47 mi) ↘ SE Oedheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
76 km (47 mi) ↗ NE Remlingen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
76 km (47 mi) → E Tauberbischofsheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
76 km (47 mi) ↗ NE Birkenfeld Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
76 km (47 mi) ↗ NE Steinfeld Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
76 km (47 mi) ↑ N Hirzenhain Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
77 km (48 mi) → E Helmstadt Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
77 km (48 mi) ↑ N Hungen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
77 km (48 mi) → E Widdern Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
78 km (49 mi) ↗ NE Uettingen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
78 km (48 mi) ↑ N Birstein Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
78 km (48 mi) ↖ NW Schöffengrund Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
78 km (48 mi) ↑ N Langgöns Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
79 km (49 mi) ↗ NE Rieneck Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
79 km (49 mi) ↗ NE Aura im Sinngrund Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
79 km (49 mi) ↖ NW Schwalbach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
80 km (49 mi) ↘ SE Neuenstadt am Kocher Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
80 km (50 mi) → E Jagsthausen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
80 km (50 mi) ↖ NW Hörnsheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
80 km (49 mi) → E Großrinderfeld Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
80 km (50 mi) → E Boxberg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
81 km (50 mi) ↑ N Gedern Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
81 km (50 mi) ↗ NE Gemünden am Main Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
81 km (50 mi) ↖ NW Laufdorf Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
81 km (50 mi) ↗ NE Greußenheim Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
81 km (50 mi) ↑ N Lich Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
81 km (50 mi) → E Lauda-Königshofen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
82 km (51 mi) ↗ NE Steinau an der Straße Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
82 km (51 mi) → E Grünsfeld Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
82 km (51 mi) ↗ NE Burgsinn Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
83 km (52 mi) ↗ NE Karlstadt Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
84 km (52 mi) → E Waldbrunn Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
84 km (52 mi) ↗ NE Obersinn Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
84 km (52 mi) ↖ NW Albshausen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
84 km (52 mi) ↖ NW Allendorf an der Lahn Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
84 km (52 mi) ↘ SE Langenbrettach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
84 km (52 mi) ↗ NE Hettstadt Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
85 km (52 mi) ↗ NE Himmelstadt Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
85 km (52 mi) → E Krautheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
85 km (53 mi) ↗ NE Zellingen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
85 km (53 mi) ↖ NW Wetzlar Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
86 km (53 mi) ↗ NE Gössenheim Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
86 km (53 mi) → E Assamstadt Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
86 km (53 mi) → E Eisingen Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
86 km (54 mi) ↗ NE Eußenheim Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
86 km (53 mi) ↑ N Schotten Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
87 km (54 mi) ↗ NE Gräfendorf Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
87 km (54 mi) ↑ N Heuchelheim Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
87 km (54 mi) → E Forchtenberg Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
87 km (54 mi) → E Zweiflingen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
87 km (54 mi) ↗ NE Karsbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
87 km (54 mi) ↑ N Laubach Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
88 km (54 mi) ↑ N Gießen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
88 km (55 mi) → E Bad Mergentheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
88 km (55 mi) ↗ NE Schlüchtern Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
88 km (55 mi) → E Weißbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
89 km (55 mi) → E Dörzbach Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
89 km (55 mi) ↖ NW Aßlar Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
89 km (55 mi) ↑ N Freiensteinau Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
90 km (55 mi) → E Niedernhall Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
90 km (56 mi) ↗ NE Zeitlofs Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
90 km (56 mi) ↑ N Reiskirchen Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
91 km (57 mi) → E Ingelfingen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
91 km (56 mi) → E Igersheim Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
92 km (57 mi) ↑ N Grünberg Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
92 km (57 mi) ↑ N Grebenhain Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
92 km (57 mi) ↗ NE Wartmannsroth Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
92 km (57 mi) ↑ N Alten Buseck Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
94 km (58 mi) → E Künzelsau Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
95 km (59 mi) ↑ N Ulrichstein Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
96 km (60 mi) ↑ N Flieden Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
98 km (61 mi) → E Mulfingen Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
98 km (61 mi) → E Kupferzell Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 Germany
99 km (61 mi) ↑ N Hosenfeld Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
99 km (61 mi) ↑ N Lautertal Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
99 km (61 mi) ↗ NE Oberleichtersbach Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
99 km (61 mi) ↑ N Herbstein Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
100 km (62 mi) ↗ NE Bad Brückenau Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
101 km (63 mi) ↑ N Neuhof Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
105 km (65 mi) ↗ NE Motten Bavaria 🇩🇪 Germany
108 km (67 mi) ↑ N Eichenzell Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
109 km (68 mi) ↑ N Großenlüder Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
111 km (69 mi) ↑ N Bad Salzschlirf Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
112 km (69 mi) ↑ N Fulda Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
113 km (70 mi) ↑ N Künzell Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
117 km (73 mi) ↑ N Dipperz Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany
122 km (76 mi) ↑ N Hofbieber Hesse 🇩🇪 Germany

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 51 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Heizkraftwerk 5 Gas power plant, located 9 kilometers (6 miles) ↖ NW from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
9 km (6 mi) ↖ NW Heizkraftwerk 5 Gas 10.0 MW
10 km (6 mi) ↑ N GTKW Darmstadt Gas 94.6 MW
14 km (9 mi) ← W Riedstadt-Leeheim Solar Power Plant Solar 1.9 MW
20 km (12 mi) ↓ S Bürstadt Solar 5.0 MW
25 km (15 mi) ↑ N Dreieich Solar 8.0 MW
27 km (16 mi) ↗ NE Industriekraftwerk Breuberg Gas 11.4 MW
31 km (19 mi) ↓ S GuD-Kraftwerk Gas 17.2 MW
31 km (19 mi) ↑ N Hkw Offenbach power station Coal 54.0 MW
31 km (19 mi) ↘ SE Heddesheim Solar 8.0 MW
31 km (19 mi) ↑ N Müllheizkraftwerk Offenbach Waste 10.4 MW
31 km (19 mi) ↓ S SCA Mannheim Biomass 59.2 MW
32 km (20 mi) ↖ NW HKW Niederrad Gas 126.0 MW
32 km (20 mi) ↓ S HKW Mannheim Waste 44.7 MW
33 km (21 mi) ↑ N HKW West ? Other 19.7 MW
33 km (21 mi) ↖ NW Heizkraftwerk 2 Gas 152.0 MW
33 km (21 mi) ↖ NW ADS-Anlage Gas 96.5 MW
33 km (20 mi) ↓ S BMKW Mannheim Biomass 17.9 MW
34 km (21 mi) ↘ SE Beerfelden Solar Power Plant Solar 1.4 MW
37 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Obernburg Gas 100.0 MW
37 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Stockstadt am Main Solar Power Plant Solar 2.5 MW
37 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Heizkraftwerk der Sappi Stockstadt GmbH Coal 24.8 MW
38 km (23 mi) ↑ N BKF Biomass 12.4 MW
40 km (24 mi) ↓ S GKM (Mannheim) power station Coal 1958.0 MW
40 km (24 mi) ↑ N Staudinger power station Coal 1132.0 MW
40 km (25 mi) ↑ N MHKW Frankfurt Waste 72.5 MW
41 km (25 mi) ↘ SE KWKK Heidelberg Gas 13.5 MW
43 km (26 mi) ↗ NE GuD-Anlage Gas 47.0 MW
43 km (26 mi) ↗ NE Blockheizkraftwerk 1 Biomass 2.0 MW
46 km (29 mi) ↗ NE Goldbach Solar Power Plant Solar 2.8 MW
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Lob�bach-Lobenfeld Solar Power Plant Solar 5.9 MW
55 km (34 mi) → E Richelbach Solar Power Plant Solar 14.3 MW
58 km (36 mi) → E Biomass Generator #15 Biomass 28.4 MW
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Rohrbuckel Solar Power Plant Solar 1.1 MW
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Rauenberg Solar 4.6 MW
60 km (37 mi) ↑ N Gelnhausen Solar Power Plant Solar 1.4 MW
60 km (37 mi) ↗ NE Hasloch A Solar 4.0 MW
61 km (38 mi) → E Ernsthof Solar Power Plant Solar 34.4 MW
64 km (39 mi) ↓ S Goodyear - Philippsburg Solar Power Plant Solar 7.4 MW
68 km (42 mi) ↑ N W�lfersheim Solar Power Plant Solar 5.3 MW
70 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Marktheidenfeld Solar 6.7 MW
73 km (45 mi) → E Ahorn Solar Power Plant Solar 6.4 MW
73 km (45 mi) ↗ NE PSW Langenprozelten Hydro 164.0 MW
75 km (47 mi) → E Heckfeld Solar Power Plant Solar 1.9 MW
76 km (47 mi) → E Oberlauda Solar Power Plant Solar 2.2 MW
77 km (47 mi) → E Dittwar Solar Power Plant Solar 1.8 MW
80 km (50 mi) ↗ NE Himmelstadt Solar Power Plant Solar 4.3 MW
80 km (50 mi) ↗ NE Laudenbach I Solar 6.7 MW
80 km (50 mi) ↗ NE Laudenbach II Solar 11.1 MW
84 km (52 mi) → E Waldbrunn BY Solar 5.0 MW
114 km (70 mi) ↑ N Kraftwerk Fulda Oil 24.8 MW
114 km (70 mi) ↑ N Kraftwerk 2 Gas 34.2 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 8 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 3.6 earthquake that struck 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany on May 17, 2014 16:46:27. These types were Hydro power plants, Oil power plants, Gas power plants, Coal power plants, Biomass power plants, Waste power plants, Solar power plants, Other power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Gas Power

Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.

Gas Leaks and Fires

Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.

Impact on Air Quality

Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.

Environmental Impact

Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.

To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.

Solar Power

Solar power plants generally pose fewer risks compared to conventional power plants that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy. However, they are not without their own set of potential risks and challenges. Below you can find some of the risks associated with solar power plants in an event of a severe earthquake.

Environmental Impact

The production of solar panels involves the use of various materials, including rare metals and chemicals. Severe earthquakes could potentially introduce these into the ecosystems of their location.

Fire Risk

Although the solar panels themselves are not typically a fire hazard, electrical components like inverters and batterises that store the electricity can pose a risk. Electrical malfunctions or faults can lead to fires, especially in poorly maintained systems in an event of a severe earthquake, and thus pose a longterm risk for the local ecosystem.

Overall, the mitigation of risks associated with utility-scale solar power plants involves a combination of technological advancements, sustainable practices, regulatory adherence, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Oil Power

Oil-fired power plants can pose significant risks to society, people, and ecosystems in the event of a severe earthquake.

Oil Spills & Fires

One of the most immediate dangers is the risk of oil spills and fires. The shaking during an earthquake can rupture storage tanks and pipelines, leading to the release of large quantities of oil. Spilled oil can catch fire, causing explosions and further environmental damage.

Air Quality Polution

Oil fires and releases can result in the release of toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air. This can lead to poor air quality, posing health risks to nearby communities. People exposed to these pollutants may experience respiratory issues and other health problems.

Water Pollution

Spilled oil can contaminate nearby water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater. This can harm aquatic ecosystems, killing fish and other wildlife, and disrupting the food chain. Drinking water supplies may also be compromised, impacting human health.

Soil Contamination

Oil spills can saturate the soil, making it less fertile and potentially rendering it unusable for agriculture. Soil contamination can persist for years, affecting local food production.

Long-Term Environmental Damage

The environmental damage caused by oil spills and fires can persist long after the earthquake event. Cleanup efforts can be costly and challenging, and ecosystems may take years or even decades to recover fully.

To mitigate these risks, most modern oil-fired power plants follow strict regulations, safety measures, and extensive emergency response plans are in place for oil power plants located in seismically active regions. This includes robust containment systems, automatic shutdown mechanisms, and well-trained response teams.

Biomass Power

Biomass power plants, which generate electricity by burning organic materials like wood, agricultural residues, or waste, can pose certain risks during earthquakes. While biomass power plants are generally considered less hazardous than some other types of power generation facilities, yet there are still potential risks to be aware of.

Fire Risk

One of the primary risks associated with biomass power plants during earthquakes is the potential for fires. The shaking during an earthquake can damage electrical systems, equipment, and fuel storage, which may lead to electrical faults and fires.

Fuel Handling

Earthquakes can disrupt the fuel handling systems in a biomass plant, potentially causing spills or accidents related to the storage and transportation of biomass feedstock.

It's important to note that the specific risks associated with biomass power plants can vary based on factors such as plant size, location, and design. The biomass power industry prioritizes safety and works closely with regulatory authorities to ensure that biomass energy is generated with minimal risk to people and the environment, even in earthquake-prone regions.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Struck 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany on May 17, 2014 16:46:27
Date and Time
2014-05-17 16:46:27 (UTC)
Magnitude
3.6 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
10.0 km
Reports
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