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M1.0 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-05-04 17:29:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND on May 4, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 17:29:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.92590, 7.10250
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 472 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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