M0.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Altdorf UR (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 14:15:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Altdorf UR (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 14:15:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Uri

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.87353, 8.59922

Temperature

-0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — close to 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.

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