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M1.6 Depth: 0.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 18:31:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Walenstadt, St. Gallen (Switzerland) on April 27, 2026 at 18:31 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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