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M1.1 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sanetschpass VS

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:22:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Sanetschpass VS on April 5, 2026 at 14:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:22:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.31923, 7.32888
Temperature
6.5°C

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 341 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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