M1.4 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Mäls (Liechtenstein)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 13:28:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 13:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Mäls (Liechtenstein). With a focal depth of about 6 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

M1.4

Depth

6.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 13:28:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Liechtenstein

City

Mäls

County

Oberland

Village

Mäls

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.07580, 9.50270

Temperature

33.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.3 km

6.3 km — close to the regional average (3.7 km)

Regional average: 3.7 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: 395 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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