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M1.8 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-05-13 10:22:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 10:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 10:22:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.37670, 6.91970
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 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: 311 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 349 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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