Europe

Recent Earthquakes in Switzerland

8 earthquakes in the last 7 days, 59 in the last 30 days, most recently 2 hours ago.

Last 7 days
8
Last 30 days
59
Strongest recent
M 2.0
Most recent
2 hours ago

Switzerland is the most seismically active country in central Europe, with frequent quakes in the Valais and Basel regions. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Switzerland, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Latest earthquakes in Switzerland

Earthquakes in Switzerland: frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes have there been in Switzerland in the last 7 days?

There have been 8 earthquakes recorded in or near Switzerland in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Switzerland in the last 30 days?

59 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Switzerland in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 2.0.

Are there earthquakes in Switzerland?

Yes. Switzerland is seismically active - 59 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Switzerland in the last 30 days. Switzerland is the most seismically active country in central Europe, with frequent quakes in the Valais and Basel regions.

What was the most recent earthquake in Switzerland?

The most recent earthquake in Switzerland was a magnitude 1.6 event near SWITZERLAND at a depth of -1 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Switzerland?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Switzerland feed was magnitude 2.0, located near SWITZERLAND.

Is Switzerland in an earthquake zone?

Switzerland is the most seismically active country in central Europe, with frequent quakes in the Valais and Basel regions.

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Earthquakes in nearby countries

Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.