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M1.3 Depth: 0.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Schwyz (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 04:49:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Schwyz (Switzerland) on July 30, 2026 at 04:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 04:49:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Schwyz
City
Schwyz
County
Schwyz
Village
Seewen SZ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.02230, 8.62310
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 km — shallower than the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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