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M1.6 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-04-30 11:02:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 11:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 11:02:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.00820, 8.29330
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 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: 367 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 429 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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