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M0.5 Depth: -2.3 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 01:40:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2.3 km
Shallow
-2.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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.

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

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