M0.9 Depth: 2.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Balzers (Liechtenstein)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 00:52:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Balzers (Liechtenstein) on July 12, 2026 at 00:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

2.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 00:52:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Liechtenstein

City

Balzers

County

Oberland

Village

Balzers

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.14240, 9.61230

Temperature

18.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.8 km

2.8 km — close to the regional average (3.7 km)

Regional average: 3.7 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 393 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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