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M1.0 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 04:06:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 04:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower 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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