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M0.8 Depth: 0.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-05-20 21:10:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND on May 20, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 21:10:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.87910, 6.78330
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 316 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 366 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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