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M1.3 Depth: 14.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Seelmatten, Zürich (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 04:05:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 04:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Seelmatten, Zürich (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 04:05:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Zürich
City
Seelmatten
County
Bezirk Winterthur
Village
Seelmatten
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.44910, 8.89070
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — deeper 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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