Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 0.1 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Schwyz · Morschach
Country overviewSwitzerland · Schwyz
M1.4 Earthquake near Morschach, Schwyz (Switzerland)
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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. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
3df9c7e80862d3e4fe2e17439d5cc7017779f634
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 13:41:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Morschach
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.99223,
8.62984
Temperature
4.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than 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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Country (24h)
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