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M-1.2 Earthquake near Realp, Uri (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-26 12:36:15 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 26, 2026 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M-1.2 earthquake occurred near Realp, Uri (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

ID
219e74eff38ec26029c46e2edf345d09b94c1f2e
Magnitude
M-1.2
Depth
-3.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-26 12:36:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Uri
City
Realp
County
Korporation Ursern
Village
Realp
Source
isc
Coordinates
46.53200, 8.47690
Temperature
19.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -3.1 km
Shallow
-3.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 422 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 431 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries

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