M0.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Lohn (SH), Schaffhausen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 05:33:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 05:33 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Lohn (SH), Schaffhausen (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-27 05:33:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Schaffhausen

City

Lohn (SH)

County

Bezirk Reiat

Village

Lohn (SH)

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

47.75080, 8.67390

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — close to 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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