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M1.3 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-05-22 04:27:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND on May 22, 2026 at 04:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 04:27:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.10420, 9.40570
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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