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M0.9 Depth: 11.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Hattenhausen, Thurgau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 18:15:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Hattenhausen, Thurgau (Switzerland) on August 8, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 18:15:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Thurgau
City
Hattenhausen
County
Bezirk Kreuzlingen
Village
Hattenhausen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.62650, 9.06510
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — deeper 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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