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M0.7 Depth: 11.2 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Eschenz, Thurgau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 00:36:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Eschenz, Thurgau (Switzerland) on August 30, 2026 at 00:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 00:36:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Thurgau
City
Eschenz
County
Bezirk Frauenfeld
Village
Eschenz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.65190, 8.87560
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — deeper than 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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