Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Uri · Andermatt
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M0.8 Earthquake near Andermatt, Uri (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On September 29, 2026 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Andermatt, Uri (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.
Details
ID
a9debe672b32d3529f3f5e4e658251d3b558e691
Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 14:49:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Andermatt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.60050,
8.60700
Temperature
16.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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