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M-0.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M-0.1 Earthquake near Realp, Uri (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 10:48:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.1 earthquake was recorded near Realp, Uri (Switzerland) on August 14, 2026 at 10:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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
M-0.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 10:48:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Uri
City
Realp
County
Korporation Ursern
Village
Realp
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.61127, 8.45924
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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