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M1.1 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 18:36:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland) on August 4, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 18:36:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus Süd
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.90883, 9.14381
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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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