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M1.8 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 20:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Glarus Süd, Glarus (Switzerland) on August 9, 2026 at 20:04 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 20:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
City
Glarus Süd
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.83430, 8.88350
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — close to 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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