Magnitude
M0.2
- Depth
- 0.9 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Uri · Andermatt
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M0.2 Earthquake near Andermatt, Uri (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On October 18, 2026 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near Andermatt, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.
Details
ID
ff2fd234108461d0edea71d86d71e13c7c673508
Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
0.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 23:36:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Andermatt
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.59602,
8.67944
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.9 km
0.9 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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