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M0.7 Depth: 2.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Walenstadt SG

UTC time: 2026-04-30 01:04:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 01:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Walenstadt SG. With a focal depth of about 2 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
M0.7
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 01:04:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.11246, 9.40828
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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