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M0.3 Depth: 1.3 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Eglisau, Zürich (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 02:59:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Eglisau, Zürich (Switzerland) on February 4, 2026 at 02:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Switzerland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 02:59:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Zürich
City
Eglisau
County
Bezirk Bülach
Village
Eglisau
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.56840, 8.53920
Temperature
3.3°C

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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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 315 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 468 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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