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M1.5 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-04-06 15:52:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 15:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 15:52:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.16420, 8.44240
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 354 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 445 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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