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M1.7 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Glarus Nord, Glarus (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 12:35:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Glarus Nord, Glarus (Switzerland) on July 21, 2026 at 12:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 12:35:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus Nord
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.08040, 9.06870
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower than the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 5 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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