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M0.9 Depth: 1.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-04-30 01:04:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND on April 30, 2026 at 01:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 01:04:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.11420, 9.39010
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 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: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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