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M1.0 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Sargans SG

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:25:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Sargans SG. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 17:25:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.10295, 9.40213
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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