Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.9 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Glarus · Glarus Süd
Country overviewSwitzerland · Glarus
M1.7 Earthquake near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland)
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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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.2.
Details
ID
99d4c342a305e363f5389117e9155b6f91a05c11
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 09:32:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Engi
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.01975,
9.16063
Temperature
-7.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
626
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3