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M0.2 Depth: 2.9 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:51:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — close to 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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    Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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