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M3.8 Depth: 1.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 02:24:03 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Wartau on Apr 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland) · 2026-04-26 02:24:03 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland) on April 26, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

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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
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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