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M1.2 Depth: 0.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Stans, Nidwalden (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 08:12:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Stans, Nidwalden (Switzerland) on July 14, 2026 at 08:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 08:12:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Nidwalden
City
Stans
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.97290, 8.36110
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 km — shallower than the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 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

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