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Where in Germany does the earth quake
Here you get basic and background information about earthquakes in Germany.
Where in Germany does the earth quake?
Earthquakes which are felt by humans, or maybe even cause damages, are rare in Germany. The majority of Germany’s earthquake faults are concentrated in three zones of crustal weakness: 1. the Rhine area, 2. the Swabian Alb and 3. Eastern Thuringia and Western Saxony, including the earthquake swarm area of Vogtland.
Seismicity in Germany in global context
In a global context, the seismicity of Germany is very low...
Seismicity in Germany in european context
... whereas it can be described as moderate on a European scale
crustal stress field
The immediate trigger of an earthquake and the propagation of seismic wave energy is the sudden movement of tectonic blocks at geologic faults.
Glossary
Epicentre, Hazard, Intensity, Magnitude, Risk...

