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M0.9 Depth: -1.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Sargans SG

UTC time: 2026-05-22 04:27:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Sargans SG on May 22, 2026 at 04:27 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
-1.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 04:27:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.10295, 9.40393
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.7 km
Shallow
-1.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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