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M1.2 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Thundorf, Thurgau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 12:54:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Thundorf, Thurgau (Switzerland) on January 20, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 12:54:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Thurgau
City
Thundorf
County
Bezirk Frauenfeld
Village
Thundorf
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.53840, 8.95840
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — deeper than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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