Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 1.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Glarus · Glarus Süd
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M1.8 Earthquake near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland)
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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.
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Details
ID
582e5fd3934322285ea09a8aea604af9835e38c0
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 14:53:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.02070,
9.20580
Temperature
10.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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