Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 0.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nidwalden · Stans
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M1.2 Earthquake near Stans, Nidwalden (Switzerland)
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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.
Details
ID
acf2a6d90b71848b9caee76820ea8567394f465f
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 08:12:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.97290,
8.36110
Temperature
23.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 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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