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M0.9 Depth: 2.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Sargans SG

UTC time: 2026-05-06 01:17:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Sargans SG on May 6, 2026 at 01:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 01:17:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.10100, 9.42615
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 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: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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