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M1.8 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 14:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 14:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland). 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. Switzerland: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 14:53:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus Süd
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.02070, 9.20580
Temperature
10.5°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
1.7 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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