Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Uri · Gurtnellen
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M1.2 Earthquake near Gurtnellen, Uri (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Gurtnellen, Uri (Switzerland) on October 18, 2026 at 14:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.
Details
ID
3e5298a4518c1d1ca7334e73cec81b259c4ba720
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 14:59:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Gurtnellen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.70150,
8.66680
Temperature
8.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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