Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- -0.9 km
- Source
- ETHZ
St. Gallen
Country overviewSwitzerland
M1.3 Earthquake near Walenstadt SG (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Walenstadt SG (Switzerland) on October 28, 2025 at 15:40 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
21637ebd0a8c1e798229b4ec15cab539a72f6d40
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
-0.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 15:40:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.10469,
9.20248
Temperature
-2.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
-0.9 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
569
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3