M1.4 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Morschach, Schwyz (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 13:41:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Morschach, Schwyz (Switzerland) on January 16, 2026 at 13:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

0.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 13:41:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Schwyz

City

Morschach

County

Schwyz

Village

Morschach

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.99223, 8.62984

Temperature

4.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0.1 km

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

Regional average: 5.1 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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