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M0.8 Depth: 6.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Muotathal, Schwyz (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 22:31:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Muotathal, Schwyz (Switzerland) on January 29, 2026 at 22:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 22:31:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Schwyz
City
Muotathal
County
Schwyz
Village
Muotathal
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.89778, 8.86846
Temperature
-11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — close to 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 393 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 468 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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