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M1.6 Earthquake near Muotathal, Schwyz (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 19:30:40 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Muotathal, Schwyz (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

ID
5b1c9efd98db9e48da792771a141f907273dd292
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 19:30:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Schwyz
City
Muotathal
County
Schwyz
Village
Muotathal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.98340, 8.86630
Temperature
12.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 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.

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 384 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 471 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries

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