Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 0.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Schwyz · Schwyz
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M1.4 Earthquake near Schwyz (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On October 5, 2026 at 14:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Schwyz (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.
Details
ID
f38e6422d89ae19acdb1df45260ee1ab74265c04
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 14:27:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ibach
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.99920,
8.63970
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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