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M1.6 Depth: 20.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Turbenthal, Zürich (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 14:39:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Turbenthal, Zürich (Switzerland) on June 23, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 14:39:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Zürich
City
Turbenthal
County
Bezirk Winterthur
Village
Turbenthal
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.43561, 8.90456
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.6 km
Shallow
20.6 km
20.6 km — deeper than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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