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M1.0 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-04-04 01:49:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 01:49:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_at
Coordinates
46.61930, 9.67240
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 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: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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