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M0.7 Depth: 2.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 00:25:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland) on February 22, 2026 at 00:25 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.

Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 00:25:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus Süd
Village
Schwändi
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.01617, 9.04234
Temperature
-3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — close to 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

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 386 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 484 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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