Seismic Activity in Switzerland
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 3.5 event near 0 km NNW of Baumkirchen, Austria.
Earthquakes in Switzerland
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M3.5
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Switzerland
Over the past 30 days, Switzerland has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-26 2026-09-26 07:56:56 UTC | 3.5ml | 0 km NNW of Baumkirchen, Austria 47.306°, 11.562° | 10.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 26, 2026 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 0 km NNW of Baumkirchen, Austria. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)4
Largest (30 Days)
M3.5
0 km NNW of Baumkirchen, Austria
2026-09-26
Largest in 2026
M3.7
4 km N of Quarten, Switzerland
2026-04-26
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Switzerland
Switzerland experiences moderate earthquakes from the collision between the African and Eurasian plates that created the Alps. Basel was destroyed by an earthquake in 1356.
Switzerland Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Switzerland has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Switzerland in 2026 was a magnitude 3.7 event near Quarten, Switzerland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Switzerland?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Switzerland region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Switzerland?
The largest recent earthquake in the Switzerland area was a magnitude 3.5 event that occurred 0 km NNW of Baumkirchen, Austria.
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