M1.3 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Stansstad, Nidwalden (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 09:48:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 09:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Stansstad, Nidwalden (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

-0.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 09:48:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Nidwalden

City

Stansstad

Village

Stansstad

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.99371, 8.36857

Temperature

-0.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

-0.9 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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