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M1.4 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sargans SG

UTC time: 2026-04-29 05:41:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 05:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Sargans SG. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 05:41:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.10458, 9.40394
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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

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