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M1.0 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-04-04 05:55:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND on April 4, 2026 at 05:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 05:55:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.65770, 9.55460
Temperature
-3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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