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M1.2 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Attinghausen, Uri (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 11:59:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 11:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Attinghausen, Uri (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 11:59:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Uri
City
Attinghausen
Village
Attinghausen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.87250, 8.61040
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower than the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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