Micromechanical sensor

A micromechanical sensor, comprising:

• a substrate having a main plane of extension and having a movable element that is pivotable about an axis of rotation that is essentially parallel to the main plane of extension, from a rest position into a deflected position, wherein the movable element has an asymmetrical mass distribution relative to the axis of rotation, so that, as a function of a force exerted on the movable element oriented essentially perpendicular to the main plane of extension, a deflection movement of the movable element is produced in the form of a pivot movement about the axis of rotation;
• a spring device via which the movable element is connected to the substrate;
• and
• a damping structure having a first damping element and being pivotable about the axis of rotation, wherein the damping structure is connected to the movable element via a further first spring device, the further first spring device connecting the damping structure to the movable element so that the damping structure is independently pivotable with respect to movable element, wherein at least one of:
• the first damping element is connected to the movable element so as to be capable of rotational movement, or
• the first damping element is integrated with the movable element.