Back to map
M1.8 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 14:56:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 14:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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

Historic earthquake map · Switzerland

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Switzerland

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share