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M1.1 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Glarus (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 04:04:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Glarus (Switzerland) on July 6, 2026 at 04:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Switzerland: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 04:04:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.04769, 9.12421
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 491 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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