M1.4 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Pragelpass GL/SZ (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 07:38:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Pragelpass GL/SZ (Switzerland) on August 22, 2025 at 07:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

1.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 07:38:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Schwyz

Source

ethz

Coordinates

47.04984, 8.83576

Temperature

2.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.6 km

1.6 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.

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