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M2.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-04-29 14:31:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND on April 29, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 14:31:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.23550, 6.97020
Temperature
-0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 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: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 438 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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