M1.0 Depth: -1.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Stansstad, Nidwalden (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 12:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 12:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Stansstad, Nidwalden (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

-1.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-09 12:11:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Nidwalden

City

Stansstad

Village

Stansstad

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.99064, 8.36431

Temperature

2.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-1 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 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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