Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 4.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Uri · Isenthal
Country overviewSwitzerland · Uri
M1.9 Earthquake near Isenthal, Uri (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Isenthal, Uri (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.
Details
ID
3b2f7645c5c8d1c8f4c4ca739f748072b58f7ea7
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 06:19:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Isenthal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.86170,
8.53870
Temperature
9.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
525
Country (24h)
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3