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M1.5 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 00:09:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 13, 2026 at 00:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower than the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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