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M1.2 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Sargans SG

UTC time: 2026-05-01 10:50:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Sargans SG. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 10:50:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.10898, 9.42487
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 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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