M1.1 Depth: 2.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sargans SG

UTC time: 2026-04-29 11:03:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Sargans 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 11:03:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.11164, 9.41681
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 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: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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