M4.0 earthquake: Switzerland
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Switzerland on October 18, 2026. It was recorded at 04:37 AM GMT+2 at a depth of 3.9 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.0
Ml · Light
Depth
3.9 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
02:37:40 AM
October 18, 2026
Local time
04:37 AM
October 18, 2026 · GMT+2
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 51 km from Luzern.
- Luzern · 51 km E
- Vaduz · 52 km SW
- Zürich · 59 km SE
- Saint Gallen · 66 km SW
- Lugano · 102 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 6 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M1.2.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M4.7 earthquake on November 20, 1991.
- M4.7Churwalden, Switzerland · 1 km WSW · 10 kmUSGS
- M4.5Muotathal, Switzerland · 6 km SSW · 7.8 kmUSGS
- M4.5Scharans, Switzerland · 4 km NNE · 10 kmUSGS
- M4.5Wildhaus, Switzerland · 3 km S · 2.9 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 18, 2026 earthquake near Switzerland?
The earthquake occurred near Switzerland at 46.912° N, 8.916° E, at a depth of 3.9 km. The nearest town was Luzern, about 51 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Switzerland?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Ml 4.0 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Switzerland?
Since this earthquake, 6 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M1.2.