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M1.5 Depth: 0.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 16:43:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland) on July 20, 2026 at 16:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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