M1.4 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Barzheim, Schaffhausen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 16:20:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Barzheim, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) on April 10, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

6.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-10 16:20:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Schaffhausen

City

Barzheim

County

Bezirk Reiat

Village

Barzheim

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.74020, 8.70350

Temperature

11.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.8 km

6.8 km — close to 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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