In 2013 there were reports on exceptionally deep earthquakes in ca. 40 km depth below the intraplate East Eifel Volcanic Field, Germany. Due to this observation the regional seismological monitoring network was improved to better explore this unusual seismicity. In order to acquire the necessary instruments, financial resources, and man power, a close partnership was initiated between the local state seismological service and...

In Germany, the highest seismic hazard is associated with the Albstadt Shear Zone (ASZ) in the western Swabian Jura, a low mountain range in southwest Germany. The region is affected by continuous micro-seismic activity with the potential for damaging earthquakes (nine events with ML $$\ge $$ ≥ 5 in the 20 $$^{th}$$ th century). Within the AlpArray and StressTransfer projects nine temporary seismic stations have been installed...