Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 0.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Schwyz · Brunnen
Country overviewSwitzerland · Schwyz
M1.5 Earthquake near Brunnen, Schwyz (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On May 8, 2026 at 04:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Brunnen, Schwyz (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
Details
ID
ab66eeb8d84ba66d9daae0a1e9d523fd9d79eb84
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 04:51:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Brunnen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.01090,
8.62220
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3