Switzerland

Switzerland – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
52
Latest UTC: 2026-01-14 15:29:02
Strongest
M4.2
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Year rank
#16
52 quakes in 2026 · out of 16 countries
Averages
M1.19 · 6 km
Avg this month: M0.87

About earthquakes in this country – Switzerland

The latest recorded earthquake in Switzerland was on 2026-01-14 at 15:29 UTC in Bern/Berne with magnitude M1.2.

In the current month, 52 earthquakes were recorded in Switzerland with an average magnitude of 0.87.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Valais/Wallis (24), followed by Bern/Berne (10).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Switzerland reached magnitude M4.2 on 2025-07-21.

In 2026, 0% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

Strongest – Switzerland

Open event
M4.2 —
UTC: 2025-07-21 10:52:17 UTC

Map – Switzerland

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Switzerland.

Last 30 earthquakes – Switzerland

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M1.2
Bern/Berne · Lenk
2026-01-14 15:29:02 UTC
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M1.7
Bern/Berne · Lenk
2026-01-14 15:29:01 UTC
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M1.2
Bern/Berne · Lenk
2026-01-14 15:29:01 UTC
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M1.5
Bern/Berne · Lenk
2026-01-14 08:42:44 UTC
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M1.0
Bern/Berne · Lenk
2026-01-14 08:42:44 UTC
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M0.6
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-13 22:30:00 UTC
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M0.6
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-13 22:30:00 UTC
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M1.5
Vaud · Eclépens
2026-01-13 12:13:57 UTC
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M1.1
Vaud · Eclépens
2026-01-13 12:13:57 UTC
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M0.6
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-13 07:27:34 UTC
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M0.6
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-13 07:27:34 UTC
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M0.6
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-13 07:27:34 UTC
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M0.5
Valais/Wallis · Savièse
2026-01-13 04:01:05 UTC
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M1.3
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-13 00:29:49 UTC
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M0.6
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-13 00:29:49 UTC
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M0.1
Uri · Andermatt
2026-01-12 23:44:24 UTC
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M0.1
Uri · Andermatt
2026-01-12 23:44:24 UTC
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M0.9
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-12 20:46:03 UTC
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M0.9
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-12 01:29:27 UTC
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M0.7
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
2026-01-12 01:29:27 UTC
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M1.6
Schwyz · Muotathal
2026-01-11 21:19:39 UTC
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M1.1
Schwyz · Muotathal
2026-01-11 21:19:39 UTC
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M0.9
Valais/Wallis · Ardon
2026-01-11 19:10:22 UTC
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M0.9
Valais/Wallis · Ardon
2026-01-11 19:10:22 UTC
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M1.0
Jura · Haute-Ajoie
2026-01-11 16:56:42 UTC
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M2.1
Schwyz · Muotathal
2026-01-11 15:15:38 UTC
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M2.0
Schwyz · Muotathal
2026-01-11 15:15:38 UTC
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M0.9
Jura · Haute-Ajoie
2026-01-10 22:36:12 UTC
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M0.9
Jura · Haute-Ajoie
2026-01-10 22:36:12 UTC
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M0.5
Valais/Wallis · Bourg-Saint-Pierre
2026-01-10 20:53:18 UTC
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FAQ – Switzerland

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Switzerland?
The newest entry in our database for Switzerland is dated 2026-01-14 15:29:02 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Switzerland?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Switzerland reached magnitude M4.2.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Switzerland (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Switzerland to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Switzerland

Explore earthquake history with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

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