M4.1 Depth: 31.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Schwende-Rüte, Appenzell Innerrhoden (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 02:24:07 UTC Local time: —

M4.1 earthquake near Schwende-Rüte on Apr 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.1 Earthquake near Schwende-Rüte, Appenzell Innerrhoden (Switzerland) · 2026-04-26 02:24:07 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Schwende-Rüte, Appenzell Innerrhoden (Switzerland) on April 26, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-26 02:24:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Appenzell Innerrhoden

City

Schwende-Rüte

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

47.25000, 9.37000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — deeper 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

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 374 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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