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M0.8 Depth: 21.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Turbenthal, Zürich (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 04:15:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Turbenthal, Zürich (Switzerland) on January 18, 2026 at 04:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 04:15:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Zürich
City
Turbenthal
County
Bezirk Winterthur
Village
Turbenthal
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.42800, 8.90900
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 km — deeper than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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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