M0.4 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Illnau-Effretikon, Zürich (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 12:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Illnau-Effretikon, Zürich (Switzerland) on February 25, 2026 at 12:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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

M0.4

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 12:07:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Zürich

City

Illnau-Effretikon

County

Bezirk Pfäffikon

Village

Ottikon

Source

ethz

Coordinates

47.42691, 8.72949

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 335 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
Chaine des Puys

Distance: 475 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Historic earthquake map · Switzerland

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Switzerland

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

683

Country (24h)