M1.7 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Unterschaechen UR (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 18:45:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Unterschaechen UR (Switzerland). 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

M1.7

Depth

1.5 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 18:45:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Glarus

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.84007, 8.88619

Temperature

2.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.5 km

1.5 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

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