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M0.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 21:50:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 21:50 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0 km
Shallow
-0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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