M1.4 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sevelen, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 04:55:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 04:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Sevelen, St. Gallen (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

1.7 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 04:55:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

St. Gallen

City

Sevelen

County

Wahlkreis Werdenberg

Village

Sevelen

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

47.11287, 9.41098

Temperature

12.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.7 km

1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (5.4 km)

Regional average: 5.4 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

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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