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M1.9 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near L'Isle, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 10:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 10:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near L'Isle, Vaud (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 10:40:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Vaud
City
L'Isle
County
District de Morges
Village
L'Isle
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.62969, 6.42034
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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