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M2.1 Depth: 0.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Andermatt, Uri (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 21:12:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Andermatt, Uri (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 21:12:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Uri
City
Andermatt
County
Korporation Ursern
Village
Andermatt
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.64376, 8.58011
Temperature
-3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 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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