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M1.4 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Stansstad NW

UTC time: 2026-05-11 09:30:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Stansstad NW on May 11, 2026 at 09:30 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-0.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 09:30:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.99335, 8.36845
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 370 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 434 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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