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M1.4 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Waldshut D

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:33:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Waldshut D on May 11, 2026 at 11:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:33:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.68416, 8.32040
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 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: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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