Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 0.3 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Schwyz · Stoos
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M1.3 Earthquake near Stoos, Schwyz (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 13:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Stoos, Schwyz (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.
Details
ID
808c6e1d1c240db6ed41438565a7a73baee33c3c
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 13:38:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Stoos
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.99161,
8.64016
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
626
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3