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M1.0 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Moudon, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 10:28:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Moudon, Vaud (Switzerland) on May 26, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — close to 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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