M1.5 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Brunnen, Schwyz (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 04:51:11 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 04:51:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Schwyz

City

Brunnen

County

Schwyz

Village

Brunnen

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.01090, 8.62220

Temperature

9.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0.4 km

0.4 km — shallower than 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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