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M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 02:24:04 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann on Apr 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, St. Gallen (Switzerland) · 2026-04-26 02:24:04 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, St. Gallen (Switzerland) on April 26, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 379 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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