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M0.6 Depth: 1.6 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Eglisau, Zurich (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 20:06:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Eglisau, Zurich (Switzerland) on July 24, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 20:06:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Zurich
City
Eglisau
County
Bezirk Bülach
Village
Eglisau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.57080, 8.53900
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower than the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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: 314 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 468 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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