# Seismic activity in southern Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-southern-germany
> Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Southern Germany, particularly the states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, continues to experience frequent seismic activity. In Baden-Württemberg, the State Office for Geology, Raw Materials and Mining (LGRB) identifies the Swabian Jura, the Zollernalb district, and the Lörrach region as high-risk hotspots. While many tremors in Lörrach fall within the 1.8 to 3.0 magnitude range and rarely cause damage, the region also faces significant landslide and rockfall risks often triggered by heavy rainfall or snowmelt.

In Bavaria, seismic activity has been noted near Bad Reichenhall at the Hochstaufen site, where a tremor between 1.7 and 1.8 magnitude occurred at a shallow depth. Although not strong enough to cause structural collapses, the event resulted in floor vibrations and a loud noise reported by witnesses. Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München indicate that Bavaria experiences frequent local tremors, with approximately 1,800 recorded in 2025 and 700 recorded so far in 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Seismic activity reported in southern Germany

Seismic activity has been reported in southern Germany, with tremors recorded in Baden-Württemberg and near Bad Reichenhall in Bavaria.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seismic-activity-reported-in-southern-germany

### 2026-08-25: Baden-Württemberg faces high seismic and landslide risks

Baden-Württemberg faces significant geological risks, including high seismic activity in Lörrach and the Swabian Jura, alongside frequent landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baden-wrttemberg-faces-high-seismic-and-landslide-risks

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Cite as: Seismic activity in southern Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-southern-germany