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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Gams, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 02:24:05 UTC Local time: —
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M4.3 Earthquake near Gams, St. Gallen (Switzerland) · 2026-04-26 02:24:05 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Gams, St. Gallen (Switzerland) on April 26, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 02:24:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
St. Gallen
City
Gams
County
Wahlkreis Werdenberg
Village
Gams
Source
gfz
Coordinates
47.23000, 9.41000
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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