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M1.9 Depth: 16.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Schwyz (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 16:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Schwyz (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 16:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Schwyz
City
Schwyz
County
Schwyz
Village
Seewen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.03580, 8.63390
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 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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