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M1.5 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Glarus Nord, Glarus (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 12:28:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 12:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Glarus Nord, Glarus (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
-0.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 12:28:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus Nord
Village
Mollis
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.07634, 9.07588
Temperature
-9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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