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M0.9 Depth: 1.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Walenstadt SG

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:57:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 18:57 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Walenstadt SG. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 18:57:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.10274, 9.39719
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 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: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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