Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 13.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
St. Gallen · Weisstannen
Country overviewSwitzerland · St. Gallen
M2.8 Earthquake near Weisstannen, St. Gallen (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On August 24, 2026 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Weisstannen, St. Gallen (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
cf5ded2ed4ed16a15af340d3617631688e6056df
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 13:16:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Weisstannen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.99170,
9.34520
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — deeper than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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