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M0.8 Depth: 4.2 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Horgen, Zurich (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 23:21:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Horgen, Zurich (Switzerland) on August 12, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 23:21:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Zurich
City
Horgen
County
Bezirk Horgen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.24190, 8.60320
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — close to 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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