Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 4.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Uri · Altdorf (UR)
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M1.5 Earthquake near Altdorf (UR), Uri (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Altdorf (UR), Uri (Switzerland) on August 28, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1684b81ad9f943c52e813ff1d3b1f405686a58e4
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 12:29:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.89360,
8.62520
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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