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M1.7 Depth: 5.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-15 09:32:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 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 ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 09:32:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus Süd
Village
Engi
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.01975, 9.16063
Temperature
-7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — close to 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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