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M1.6 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near St. Silvester, Fribourg (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 22:59:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 22:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near St. Silvester, Fribourg (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 22:59:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Fribourg
City
St. Silvester
County
Sensebezirk
Village
St. Silvester
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.73310, 7.22120
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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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